Week 2- Annotation 2

Farishta by Patricia McArdle

Angela Morgan is at a change in her career and life and accepts a position for the US government in Afghanistan. As she details with  the lack of respect by her coworkers as well as the culture Angela is also dealing with PTSD from previous events in her life.  Not only does she grow and develop as a person in her new job post, she also discovers a way to help the women in Northern Afghanistan and thus gets the name Angel ( Farishta) from the people.

Setting was a great appeal to me as it was in another culture but also dealt with the military and government culture as well.

Pacing:  It was a fast paced book .

Characterization:  Immediately Angela Morgan draws you in as a character.  Her passions for each thing that she does as well as how she develops and grows beyond the grief of her past. complemented by the British commander, local warlords, and the local women.

Storyline:  Adventure, touch of romance, but definitely a  strong psychological and intellectual component. 

Language:  not a strength in this book-  Descriptions of the culture are well done

Detail:  Adds to the richness of the book.  Great description of the culture but not overly detailed.

Tone:  The subject is a dark subject but handled with passion and hope.  Doesn't leave the reader feeling dark but wanting to help

Learning/ experiencing:  Angela Morgan developes and learns to go beyond her past and develop a new sense of who she is.

I enjoyed this book because the setting was helpful in understanding what was in the news about  Afghanistan.  My friend's son was in the military in Afghanistan and it gave me knowledge of what he was facing daily.