This book is about Mariam, who lives with her mother Nana in a little house, not big at all. They haven't got a lot of money.They call Mariam a "harami" (bastard, or in swedish 'oäkting') because her mother was only a maid to Mariam's father Jahlil.
Her father's wives forced Mariam's mother out, and then built her a little house far from the village.
Mariam dreamt of living with her father since the very beginning of her life. She loves her father, even though her mother can't stand his actions, leaving both her and Mariam.
Jahlil visits Mariam every thursday, chatting with her and such. He tells her about the life in Herat, about the green and happiness.
Although, it all turns around as her mother died and her father forces her to marry a man she doesn't love.
This is a heartbreaking story about friendship, sorrow and power.
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