The Afghans: Three lives through war, love and revolt - from the bestselling author of The Bookseller of Kabul

Åsne Seierstad's The Bookseller of Kabul is a powerful and intimate portrait of three Afghans living under the Taliban today. It is a valuable addition to the canon of literature on Afghanistan and has been praised by critics worldwide.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 07 August 2025
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Åsne Seierstad is one of the greatest,most courageous journalists of our time. . . This is an important,heartbreaking book Eric Schlosser,author of Fast Food Nation From the internationally bestselling author of The Bookseller of Kabul ,this is an unforgettable portrait of three people living under the Taliban today. There is Jamila,a women's rights activist who got an education when few women could; Bashir,a Taliban commander who grew up eager to avenge a father killed by security forces; and Ariana,a law student who is now barred from her university and facing the prospect of an arranged marriage to a man she does not love. Through the stories of these three Afghans,we experience what it is to live under the Taliban now,and think about where this leaves Afghans today,and tomorrow. An astonishing feat of writing and reporting . . . one of the finest books written on Afghanistan in a generation Eliza Griswold,Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Amity and Prosperity Harrowing,uplifting,fascinating,challenging and profound,no other recent book on the subject comes close CPW Gammell,author of The Pearl of Khorasan: A History of Herat Åsne Seierstad is the supreme non-fiction writer of her generation Luke Harding
Åsne Seierstad's book, "The Bookseller of Kabul," is a valuable addition to the canon of literature on Afghanistan. It offers a rare intimacy and provides an unforgettable portrait of three people living under the Taliban today. Jamila, a women's rights activist, Bashir, a Taliban commander, and Ariana, a law student, share their stories, offering a glimpse into the challenges and experiences of living under the Taliban's rule. Seierstad's writing and reporting are hailed as an astonishing feat, and the book is considered one of the finest books written on Afghanistan in a generation. It has received critical acclaim from prominent figures such as Eric Schlosser, author of "Fast Food Nation," and Eliza Griswold, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Amity and Prosperity." The book has been described as harrowing, uplifting, fascinating, challenging, and profound, and it stands out as a significant contribution to the understanding of Afghanistan's current situation. Seierstad's ability to capture the essence of Afghan life and the complexities of the Taliban's rule is widely recognized, making "The Bookseller of Kabul" a must-read for anyone interested in the country's history and current affairs.

Weight: 352g
Dimension: 197 x 127 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781408717950