"A Thousand Splendid Suns" is a powerful and heartbreaking portrayal of the impact of war on women in Afghanistan. As Mariam and Laila's friendship develops, readers are drawn into their emotional struggles and feel the weight of their sacrifices and courage. Hosseini's writing blends history, human emotion, and storytelling to create a poignant and unforgettable novel that will leave readers thinking long after the final page. Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction and books that focus on the strength of human relationships.

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• British Book Award for Best Read of the Year (2008)
• Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Adult Fiction (2008)
• California Book Award for Fiction (Silver) (2007)
• Exclusive Books Boeke Prize Nominee (2007)
• Lincoln Award Nominee (2011)

A Thousand Splendid Suns is a 2007 novel by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini. It is his second, following his bestselling 2003 debut, The Kite Runner. The book, which spans a period of over 40 years, from the 1960s to 2003, focuses on the tumultuous lives and relationship of Mariam and Laila, two Afghan women. Mariam, an illegitimate child, suffers from the stigma surrounding her birth and the abuse she faces throughout her marriage. Laila, born a generation later, is comparatively privileged during her youth until their lives intersect and she is also forced to accept a marriage proposal from Rasheed, Mariam's husband.

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