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A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
is a haunting, riveting novel that confirms Hosseini's place as one of the most important literary voices writing about Afghanistan today. Born a generation apart with very different ideas about love and family, Mariam and Laila are two women drawn together by war, loss, and fate in the streets of Kabul. As they endure escalating danger both at home and in their city, they form a bond that makes them sisters and mother daughter to each other, ultimately shaping the fate of the next generation. Following the huge success of The Kite Runner, this #1 New York Times bestseller has sold millions of copies worldwide and remains a defining work of contemporary Afghan literature.
Key Topics Included:
● Women in Afghanistan: Explores the harsh realities faced by Afghan women under war and patriarchy, alongside their resilience and hope.
● War and Survival: Traces thirty years of conflict in Afghanistan, from the Soviet invasion through Taliban rule.
● Love and Sacrifice: Shows how a mother's love can move her to shocking and heroic acts of self-sacrifice.
● Friendship and Family: Examines the bond between two women who become each other's chosen family in the face of loss.
● Publisher: Riverhead Books
● Edition: Paperback (Reprint)
● Binding: Paperback
● Pages: 432
● Price: 999PKR
● ISBN: 978-1594483851