I read Three Cups of Tea over the summer and to be honest, I really disliked it. It took me three months to read because I just felt that it was so boring and I kept losing interest. Don’t get me wrong, I think what Greg Mortenson did over in Pakistan was great and I know that he had a huge impact on so many children’s lives. But, I just felt like there were some points in the story where the author was going on and on for pages about something so small and unimportant to the overall story like five pages on how the men loaded the supplies into the truck. However, there were some parts of the story that I really enjoyed like the love story between Greg and Tara. I also found it interesting to hear Greg’s account of September 11th because his viewpoint, being in Pakistan, is very different from the accounts and memories you usually hear. So overall, although this is not a book I would have chosen to read for pleasure, I still found it moving, and even interesting at times.
I know exactly what you mean! This book took me forever to read as well. I think he went too in depth with explaining some things and maybe if he were to revise it, he should cut out some of it. I'm glad you are sharing your true opinion and not what other peoples opinions are.
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