When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Historical References
- Eiffel Tower (15.74)
- Malali (2.61)
- Soviet invasion of Afghanistan (Author's Note.2)
- Soviets defeated in 1989 (Author's note.3)
- Afghanistan civil war (Author's note.3)
- Taliban's attack on September 11, 2001 (Author's note.6)