The Taliban Shuffle
 | |
| Author | Kim Barker |
|---|---|
| Audio read by | Kirsten Potter |
| Set in | |
| Published | 2011 |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
| Pages | 320 |
| ISBN | 0-385-53331-4 |
The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan is a memoir by U.S. journalist Kim Barker about her experiences reporting in Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was published in 2011.[1][2]
Reception
The book has received mostly positive reviews. The book has received 3.42/5 ratings on Goodreads based on 2,560 reviews.[3] BookBrowse rated the book 4/5.[4]
Film adaptation
In February 2014, U.S. actress Tina Fey confirmed that her production company, Little Stranger, would be adapting the book into a film, which was released in March 2016. Fey stars in the film, which was produced by Lorne Michaels and written by Robert Carlock.[1] Paramount hired Glenn Ficarra and John Requa to direct the film.[5] It co-stars Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Billy Bob Thornton, and Alfred Molina.[6]
References
- 1 2 "Tina Fey To Star In Middle East War Comedy 'The Taliban Shuffle'". The Huffington Post. February 20, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ Kakutani, Michiko (March 14, 2011). "Battle-Zone Absurdity and Adrenaline-Fueled Folly". The New York Times. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ "The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan". Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ "The Taliban Shuffle". 22 June 2016.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (June 30, 2014). "‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ Directors Will Do the ‘Taliban Shuffle’ With Tina Fey". thewrap.com. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- ↑ "Billy Bob Thornton and Alfred Molina Join Tina Fey’s Untitled Comedy".