Thousand Splendid Suns

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Never mind the sophomore slump — this book devours that cliché. As well as illuminating the rich history and familial culture behind war-torn Afghanistan, A Thousand Splendid Suns is filled with authentic relationships and characters that are absolutely haunting.
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FBB, January 8, 2010 (view all comments by FBB)
Living with these characters, feeling their pain, courage, sorrow, and in many cases their complete lack of control over their circumstances is both harrowing and absolutely compelling. I could not put this book down, and I doubt that other readers will be able to either. And, of course, there is all that knowledge of a culture other than one's own that "A Thousand Splendid Suns" imparts, beautifully, grippingly, and honestly. Overall, this book is a must read for those looking for a page-turning read that will both awaken and inspire. Shocking, true, beautifully written.

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pooja8983, December 12, 2008 (view all comments by pooja8983)
A Thousand Splendid Suns tells the story two women against the background of the last forty years in Afghanistan.
With the departure of Soviet and rise of Taliban, things just went from bad to worse.This has been depicted through the eyes of Mariam and Laila.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780747582977

Author:

Hosseini, Khaled

Publisher:

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP

Copyright:

2007

Binding:

TRADE PAPER