The Taliban Shuffle

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The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan
The Taliban Shuffle cover.jpg
AuthorKim Barker
Audio read byKirsten Potter
Set in
Published2011
PublisherDoubleday
Pages320
ISBN0-385-53331-4

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[]

Main article: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (film)

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. ^ a b "Tina Fey To Star In Middle East War Comedy 'The Taliban Shuffle'". The Huffington Post. February 20, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  2. ^ Kakutani, Michiko (March 14, 2011). "Battle-Zone Absurdity and Adrenaline-Fueled Folly". The New York Times. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  3. ^ "The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan". Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  4. ^ "The Taliban Shuffle". 22 June 2016.
  5. ^ Sneider, Jeff (June 30, 2014). "'Crazy, Stupid, Love' Directors Will Do the 'Taliban Shuffle' With Tina Fey". thewrap.com. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  6. ^ "Billy Bob Thornton and Alfred Molina Join Tina Fey's Untitled Comedy".


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