Haveli

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Summary: unbelievable
Review: i was so excited to read this- not even knowing there wuz a sequal! i'm hoping for a follow up but the're probly wont be! if uve read the first book u HAVE to read this- and it leaves u hanging in a way! this has all kinds of plots and romances that will leave u wanting to read more and more! i definetely recommend this to others in high school- this is a MUST read!

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Summary: Ellen
Review: I would have given this book a 10 if the ending had been better! The author is just asking to write a new story. So she should! Shabanu is married to an older man named Rahim. She must follow her traditions even though she has fallen in love with her husband's nephew!

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Summary: Gives a distorted view of Islam
Review: I would just like all readers to be aware of the fact that in RURAL areas of Pakistan are practices with such early marriages. People who are uneducated and change the face of Islam make up the rules in these provinces. I wish that the author could have acknowledged the fact that a strewed picture of Islam was shown because of the way it was misused. Women aren't treated like meat in Islam, and not all of Pakistan has such old-style rules. It is only the rural areas as I mentioned; the areas where the majority of people are illiterate. As a female of Pakistani descent, it bothered me to read a review saying that 'the real islam' was shown. I hope this reaches the author and shows her how disturbing it is to all Pakistani Muslims when characters who don't know the real beliefs and teachings of Islam are called 'religious.' Thank you.

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Summary: A Beautiful Story
Review: I've read both Shabanu and Haveli, and I must say I enjoy both stories. The thing that I really love about Haveli is the forbidden love of Shabanu and Omar. Being a hopeless romantic, I feel as though I'm drawn to the many wonderful tales of loves that can never be. I wish that there was a third story in this series so that you can learn what happened Shabanu, her love for Omar, and and her love for her daughter, Mumtaz.

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Summary: Wonderful reading (Hey taechers! )
Review: In Haveli, Shabanu continues her struggle to maintain a strong spirit against the continuous destruction of a wanted life that could transcend the traditional customs and laws that bind her. Shabanu, still a child herself, now has a daughter of her own, named Mumtaz. The struggle for a better life is now intended for two. Complications arise in her plan for a better life due to a discovered love for a man in which she finds a kindred spirit. The roller coaster ride begins. Romance, violence, jealousy, culture, death, and a continuing idea to be free from the confinds of her life, all plague Shabanu. All of these factors along with strong dialogue make for an excellent read. This book would make a great study in literature, social studies, or any type of diversity class. It was a compelling story that could be converted from the 1930's to now.

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Summary: A Sequel to Remember
Review: Many Sequels fail to exceed the stories they follow.....This is an exception. When I first Read "Shabanu Daughter of The Wind" I was without words because the book was so amazing. I even thought Haveli would not be as good as the first book, but I was wrong. It is very rare to find a book where you are always feeling the characters struggles, pain and spirit.(To the point where you may cry or laugh out loud!) Shabanu is a very strong willed girl and when you read this story you will know what I mean. When I put myself in her place I kept thinking how hard it would be for me to do the things she was doing. The things she goes through, the many choices she must make, and the sacrafices are breathtaking. Although "Haveli" fails to pick up where Shabanu left off you are not lost on what has happened because you are given a lot of the background that you missed between the 2 books. The closing line will always stay with me for it shows yet again how she must sacrafice to survive under the circumstances of the world she must live in. I really do wish there were more books to follow these powerful stories....maybe there will be someday. But all we can do is cherish these two books, and hope for coming sequels!

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Summary: A Sequel to Remember
Review: Many Sequels fail to exceed the stories they follow.....This is an exception. When I first Read "Shabanu Daughter of The Wind" I was without words because the book was so amazing. I even thought Haveli would not be as good as the first book, but I was wrong. It is very rare to find a book where you are always feeling the characters struggles, pain and spirit.(To the point where you may cry or laugh out loud!) Shabanu is a very strong willed girl and when you read this story you will know what I mean. When I put myself in her place I kept thinking how hard it would be for me to do the things she was doing. The things she goes through, the many choices she must make, and the sacrafices are breathtaking. Although "Haveli" fails to pick up where Shabanu left off you are not lost on what has happened because you are given a lot of the background that you missed between the 2 books. The closing line will always stay with me for it shows yet again how she must sacrafice to survive under the circumstances of the world she must live in. I really do wish there were more books to follow these powerful stories....maybe there will be someday. But all we can do is cherish these two books, and hope for coming sequels!

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Summary: I love this book!
Review: My only quibble with this book is that I felt sure that there would be another book in the saga of Shabanu and I heard Ms. Staples say at a literature conference that she had no plans to write one. I certainly hope she changes her mind. I thought Shabanu was an excellent book, but Haveli was even better! Unfortunately, the ending left me in a state of anticipation that will apparently not be fulfilled.

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Summary: havelii
Review: oh my ...!! this is the most boring, uninteresting bood i have ever read. i don't know who would ever find this gibberesh entertaining.sometimes, i wonder if anybody actually reads a book before they decide to publish it. They obviously didn't in this case to realive how HORRIBLE it is.

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Summary: What a story!!!
Review: S.F. Staples does a fantastic job of describing the hardships of a girl from rural Pakistan. I am astonished at the extent of detail put into both Shabanu and Haveli. Please, someone tell me when the sequel comes out? I just have to read the next one.!!!