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The Swallows of Kabul"Surprisingly tender." The New York Times Book Review. Set in Kabul under the rule of the Taliban, this extraordinary novel takes readers into the lives of two couples: Mohsen, who comes from a family of wealthy shopkeepers whom the Taliban has destroyed; Zunaira, his wife, exceedingly beautiful, who was once a brilliant teacher and is now no longer allowed to leave her home without an escort or covering her face. Intersecting their world is Atiq, a
"Surprisingly tender." -- The New York Times Book Review. Set in Kabul under the rule of the Taliban, this extraordinary novel takes readers into the lives of two couples: Mohsen, who comes from a family of wealthy shopkeepers whom the Taliban has destroyed; Zunaira, his wife, exceedingly beautiful, who was once a brilliant teacher and is now no longer allowed to leave her home without an escort or covering her face. Intersecting their world is Atiq, a prison keeper, a man who has sincerely adopted the Taliban ideology and struggles to keep his faith, and his wife, Musarrat, who once rescued Atiq and is now dying of sickness and despair.Desperate, exhausted Mohsen wanders through Kabul when he is surrounded by a crowd about to stone an adulterous woman. Numbed by the hysterical atmosphere and drawn into their rage, he too throws stones at the face of the condemned woman buried up to her waist. With this gesture the lives of all four protagonists move toward their destinies.
The Swallows of Kabul is a dazzling novel written with compassion and exquisite detail by one of the most lucid writers about the mentality of Islamic fundamentalists and the complexities of the Muslim world. Yasmina Khadra brings readers into the hot, dusty streets of Kabul and offers them an unflinching but compassionate insight into a society that violence and hypocrisy have brought to the edge of despair.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 04/12/2005
ISBN: 9781400033768
Pages: 195
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 8.02h x 5.34w x 0.56d
Award: International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award - Nominee
Review Citations: New York Times 05/08/2005 pg. 28
Ingram Advance 04/01/2005 pg. 76
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★★★★★ 5
💯 stars - Best water bottle on the market!
Color: Off Road, Size: 30 Ounces
Lots of tumblr love for this Owala bottle... It's pretty much perfect!
I ordered this brand after getting my grandson a kids Owala cup that has proven to be basically indestructible and that's saying something because a 2.5 year old will put something through it's paces. That cup is over a year old now and still going strong.
Visually - it's lovely, the color is exactly as pictured but this thing isn't just a looker. She delivers in every way. The tumbler isn't round toward the top, it has these straight edges which makes it easier to grip. the handle is just high enough to hold it w/out being uncomfortable or knocking my knuckles on the spout or top of the bottle. the lock lever behind the spout is nothing short of genius (As any of us know that have 'thought' we closed out tumbler only to have it leak on our computer inside out backpack...) (<-- I'm not the only one, right?) The 'swig or sip' lid is probably my favorite feature. Generally I've preferred a straw-type lid but no more, this lid offers a great drinking experience.
This bottle does what it's meant for - keeps things hot or cold for ages. I mainly use it for cold beverages and it does not disappoint.
My elderly dad was recently in hospital and I loaned my bottle to him because it was so much easier for him to use than a cup w/ a straw. Needless to say, I'll never see that bottle again. He loved it. I'm now ordering myself another.
It's an investment for sure but it will deliver years of use.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Quite literally my perfect water bottle
Color: Black Cherry, Size: 40 Ounces
This water bottle is perfect for me and is absolutely everything I wanted in a water bottle. Easy to clean, not too heavy and the handle makes it easy to carry around anyway, keeps water cold for a day but not much longer than that (but that's okay). I haven't dropped it yet so I don't know how well it'll hold up when I inevitably do but it seems plenty sturdy to handle it. I'm so excited about the color too because it's my favorite color and from what I can tell the dark cherry is an Amazon exclusive so I'm glad I found this. I love that it's still slender and can fit in standard cup holders while being a bigger bottle holding 40oz, which was my biggest priority.
I've never had an Owala before so I wasn't sure what I'd think of the freesip mouth but I love it. I don't usually need to chug but having the option is nice too! If I ever need to replace this beauty I'll definitely get another Owala.
I really could not ask for a more perfect water bottle. I don't even usually write reviews but I love this thing so much I just had to. I usually wouldn't spend this much on a water bottle but given all the praise I have for it the price is perfectly reasonable to me (and I try to be smart with money and responsibly pick when to spend more on something or be more frugal.) This is definitely worth the higher price than I have spent in the past on water bottles, and I'm pretty confident it'll last me a long time anyway, and I use it every single day too.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Best Water Bottle Ever!!
Color: Strawberry Fields, Size: 40 Ounces, Color: Strawberry Fields, Size: 40 Ounces
This is the greatest water bottle ever! I ended up buying 2 more after this. First, it's 40oz in a very easy to hold cup, that fits into car cup holders. It's leak proof which is amazing because every other bottle I've tried leaks in some way. You have 2 ways of drinking. You have the straw, and also the sip option. The handle is strong and sturdy. It locks to make sure it won't open on you on accident. Overall this is the greatest bottle I've ever had, and I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a great bottle!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Doesn’t leak, durable, keeps drinks cold
Color: Sparkling Sherbet, Size: 40 Ounces
Absolutely love this water bottle. I am a water bottle junkie and this one is my favorite. It doesn’t leak and the fact that I can guzzle or sip through a straw is a major plus. It is kind of heavy but it is a big thermos. The only reason I didn’t give five stars is because the bottom doesn’t fit in all cup holder. It keeps my drinks cold all day and is super easy to clean. It is very sturdy and well made. I figured after using for a while, the lid wouldn’t pop open as easy as it did when it was new, but it still does. I also love the lock feature incase the button accidentally gets pressed when I am carrying it around in my bag.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great product
Style: Standard, Size: 3 Count
Title: Good product, worth buying
“I’m happy with this purchase. The product arrived on time and was easy to use. The quality is good for the price, and it works as expected. I’ve been using it for a few days and haven’t had any major issues.
There are a couple of small things that could be improved, but overall it does the job well. I would recommend it to others looking for a reliable option.”
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
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