A Thousand Splendid Suns is a heart touching story about Mariam and Laila.
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. Buy from Amazon
A Thousand Splendid Suns is a riveting and powerful story of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship and an indestructible love.
Mariam is only fifteen when she is sent to Kabul to marry Rasheed. Nearly two decades later, a friendship grows between Mariam and a local teenager, Laila, as strong as the ties between mother and daughter.
When the Taliban take over, life becomes a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality and fear. Yet love can move a person to act in unexpected ways, and lead them to overcome the most daunting obstacles with a startling heroism.
Review
“‘Hosseini has that rare thing, a Dickensian knack for storytelling’” – Daily Telegraph
“‘A masterful narrative … He is a storyteller of dizzying power’” – Evening Standard
“‘Only the hardest of hearts could fail to be as moved’” – Glamour
“‘In case you’re wondering whether A Thousand Splendid Suns is as good as The Kite Runner, here’s the answer: No. It’s better’” – Washington Post
About the Author Khaled Hosseini was born in Kabul, Afghanistan and moved to the United States in 1980. His first novel, ‘The Kite Runner‘ was an international bestseller, published in thirty-four countries. ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns‘ was the Richard & Judy Best Read of the Year in 2008. And the Mountains Echoed is the latest book by Khaled Hosseini. In 2006 he was named a US goodwill envoy to the United Nations Refugee Agency. He lives in northern California.
The other books by Khaled Hosseini
The Kite Runner “A devastating, masterful and painfully honest story…it is a novel of great hidden intricacy and wisdom, like a timeless Eastern tale. It speaks the most harrowing truth about the power of evil” – Daily Telegraph
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2 thoughts on “A Thousand Splendid Suns”
Richa
A Thousand Splendid Suns..is a must read…!!!!! A sensitive story but is written with all the maturity..This book will take you to a different world all together…
One of the best books I have read. Khaled Hosseini is a fabulous story-teller. This book beautifully depicts the courage and strength of two women trapped in horrible conditions and hard times.
A Thousand Splendid Suns..is a must read…!!!!! A sensitive story but is written with all the maturity..This book will take you to a different world all together…
One of the best books I have read. Khaled Hosseini is a fabulous story-teller. This book beautifully depicts the courage and strength of two women trapped in horrible conditions and hard times.