Nujood's marriage and subsequent divorce were over pretty quickly. There was as much about Nujood's life ...
938934
This book was not as detailed as I was expecting.  In fact, Nujood's marriage and subsequent divorce were over pretty quickly.  There was as much about Nujood's life post-divorce.  The book did share what life for many women is like in Yemen, and Nujood's sister's story was as tragic as Nujood's almost was, and maybe even moreso. There is no denying that Nujood was a very brave little girl, and she must also be very forgiving to return to her family when her father had arranged her marriage to the man she divorced.
2038075
That it ended well.  Pearl was too young to get married to a guy she didn't know.  She grew up quite fast in the book.
406165
I'm over the great man marrying the affluent (but awkward) woman only to cheat on her and his family.  Lindberg's empathy with the Germans only re-enforces his arrogance and life choices.  Thank goodness Mrs. Lindberg found herself and led a full life away from Mr. Lindberg.
3478753
It ended too quickly w/o resolution to some serious issues. I wanted to know exactly who the bad guys were and how the relationships were resolved.
3426906
It was a quick  read.  I think it dealt with her father's death realistically.
620304
I enjoyed the fact that, for once, the woman leaving her long-term marriage got what she wanted in the end.
1269760
There were times when the POV changed so quickly it was difficult to follow the conversation.  At the end of the book I was trying to figure out if they got married or not.  There were a few times I was confused.  But overall a good book.
217395
This was a good story about the lengths somebody will go to save their marriage and family.  I kept asking myself, "Why?"  Her husband was a very egotistic, selfish, stubborn, often rude man, and I hated to see her be his doormat.  Hopefully by the end, he realized that she might be worth keeping.
763512
I THINK THERE SHOILD HAVE BEEN MORE OF THERE LIFE WITH THEIR PREVIOUS SPOUSE.  I DID FIND THIS BOOK INTERESTING.
3905105
This is like my friend Jeds life. His wife makes him feel this way. Good thing there is a happy ending!
1032380
The wife and children had to suffer through four deployments. At least two of them not necessary. I'm afraid the author felt too bulletproof, and that he had some special power over death. Then toward the end, he began to see that was wrong,and decided to try to become a family man. He said that he believed in God, and I feel that he did. Rest In Peace.
2187424
An easy read, but a bit redundant when the narrator reviews her dysfunctional life with ex-husband; we get it within the first couple chapters so it isn't necessary to beat us over the heads with it. The relationship with the other characters has some great moments and interesting back stories.
3142561
Fairly interesting story of a marriage challenged by the disappearance of the wife for two years.  Not a mystery story, there are early indications of what probably happened, but more a story of the rebuilding of two lives and of their marriage, with the suspense of how they will figure out what happened, and of how the book will end.
1581674
The book was okay. I felt everything happened too fast and the relationship progressed too quickly within one week to be credible. Also, Olivia seemed too naive. It was a relatively short book.
1916038
This biography, following the worlds youngest divorce, was an amazing story which left me astonished at the real life horrors of child marriage. While I would like to give this book, of a courageous young girl, 5 stars, it was a little disappointing at times. For such an important story, I would expect more sophistication in the writing style of Delphine Minoui. Throughout the book, the thoughts of Nujood was written in a more childish and innocent tone, and at other times, the writing was too formal and educated. The book is supposed to be in first person, and Nujood, being just 10 years old in a small village with a lack of knowledge, came off as too informed at times. I understand the authors need to add explanations of certain aspects of yemeni culture and tradition for the readers, but Nujood shouldnt have been the character to do so. Nujood was too young to understand the struggles of her older, more experienced siblings, and yet, her thoughts were used to give informed and sophisticated explanations.
 Despite this, however, the story was very insightful and educated me on the topic in a way that no other news cast or school lesson ever could. It left me angered and disappointed in the amount of ignorance of certain people and the cruel treatment of Nujood as a result of family honor . Being able to read about a real problem, from a person who lived through it, is a great privilege and I believe that anybody whos even just slightly interested on the topic, should read this.
4722275
Sooo... The book wasn't that bad. It was fast paced, and everything was fine. I was slightly concerned with how fast Jordie accepted Nathan into her and her daughter's life, and with how resilient she was after everything happned with her "deceased" husband. Anyway it was ok her and Rachell's banter was funny but got old after awhile. All in all it wasn't THAT bad of a book.

Ok so after... wait... ********SPOIIIIIILLLLLEEEEERRRR ALERRRRRTTTTTTTT*

Anyway... After the showdown with her, her husband, Nathan and co., the book took a huge hit for me. Why did Nathan have to get post traumatic amnesia? Like that was extra... and then skipping ahead 6 months also irritated me. BUT the he book ending the way it did REALLY annoyed be because I LOVED epilogues. Anyway ok book, I think the author will grow with time and be able to write extremely good books.
1541108
I've read better books and articles on those leaving polygamous communities. The most interesting facet was the subjucation of young males, then the forced emmigration of so many young men.