The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul
The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Kabul, Afghanistan • Contemporary
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul by Deborah Rodriguez follows five women—Sunny, Yazmina, Candace, Isabel, and Halajan—whose lives intersect at a coffee shop in Kabul. They navigate personal and societal challenges, forming bonds of friendship and support amidst the backdrop of a turbulent city.
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Review Roundup
The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul by Deborah Rodriguez provides an insightful glimpse into Afghan culture through the interactions of five women in a Kabul coffee shop. Positive reviews praise its engaging storytelling and diverse characters. Criticisms highlight occasional cultural oversimplifications and predictability. Still, it remains a heartwarming, thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul?
A reader who enjoys The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul by Deborah Rodriguez would appreciate immersive cultural narratives, strong female protagonists, and heartfelt friendship dynamics. Fans of A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini or The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini will find similar themes of resilience and human connection within a rich Afghan backdrop.
39,940 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Kabul, Afghanistan • Contemporary
2011
Adult
18+ years
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