A Thousand Splendid Suns: A Novel

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A Thousand Splendid Suns is a breathtaking story set against the volatile events of Afghanistan's last thirty years -- from the Soviet invasion to the reign of the Taliban to post-Taliban rebuilding -- that puts the violence, fear, hope and faith of this country in intimate, human terms. It is a tale of two generations of characters brought jarringly together by the tragic sweep of war, where personal lives -- the struggle to survive, raise a family, find happiness -- are inextricable from the history playing out around them.

Propelled by the same storytelling instinct that made The Kite Runner a beloved classic, A Thousand Splendid Suns is at once a remarkable chronicle of three decades of Afghan history and a deeply moving account of family and friendship. It is a striking, heart-wrenching novel of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship, and an indestructible love -- a stunning accomplishment.

What Customers Say About A Thousand Splendid Suns: A Novel:

I usually read a couple of books a week. It made me cry hard. This is my favorite book I have ever read. Such a touching well written story. It also made me feel happy. I really could not put it down and i keep rereading it.

This is another masterpiece by Khaled Hosseini. Wonderfully written, the story of Mariam and Laila must be very much alike many other Afghanian women. I strongly recommend it.

These women are my heroes. These are questions that plagued my mind as I read.

Women that have harships and a life that is seldom fair to them. I knew next to nothing about Afganistan or the Taliban prior to reading "The Kite Runner" and now "A thousand Splendid Suns".

It's a heart-wrenching realization to know that there are so many women like Mariam and Layla in this world. How can women be treated in such an inhumane despicable way.

It's so unimaginable to know all the misery Mariam and Layla had to endure at the hands of that monster Rasheed. How can anyone live like that.

I have nothing but deep admiration and profound respect for women that survive such horrible lives, such deplorable treatments bestowed upon them by insecure men that in order to feel superior, ridicule and abuse their spouses. Khaled Hosseini is a gifted writer and I consider this book his masterpiece.

Could not put it down. Couldn't wait to get to the next page. Extremely well written.Intriguing, informative, lots of historical significance

I've learned a lot about a country (Afghanistan) that I really knew nothing about before, and I've come to somewhat understand and greatly appreciate the Afghan culture. This book is amazing. It is touching in its portrayal of human strength through suffering, loss and disappointment. It opens your eyes to the suffering that the people of war-ravaged Afghanistan have endured and continue to do endure on a daily basis. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to expand their cultural horizons, while at the same time experiencing a great story about the strength of 2 women in Kabul who experience love and loss during modern day war.