A Thousand Splendid Suns

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Deeply moving story of family and friendship.

This book is a gripping tale of two women, brought together in the midst of war and loss, who become sisters and mother-daughters to each other. The author, Khaled Hosseini, masterfully captures the complexities of love and sacrifice as the two women navigate the treacherous terrain of Kabul. Through their story, readers witness the enduring power of love and the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. A must-read for anyone who wants to experience the full gamut of emotions that come with a truly great novel.

  • 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)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Thousand Splendid Suns

Regular price $21.98
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ISBN: 9781594489501
Authors: Khaled Hosseini
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics: War, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.43
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Mariam is only fifteen when she is sent to Kabul to marry the troubled and bitter Rasheed, who is thirty years her senior. Nearly two decades later, in a climate of growing unrest, tragedy strikes fifteen-year-old Laila, who must leave her home and join Mariam's unhappy household. Laila and Mariam are to find consolation in each other, their friendship to grow as deep as the bond between sisters, as strong as the ties between mother and daughter. With the passing of time comes Taliban rule over Afghanistan, the streets of Kabul loud with the sound of gunfire and bombs, life a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality and fear, the women's endurance tested beyond their worst imaginings. Yet love can move people to act in unexpected ways, lead them to overcome the most daunting obstacles with a startling heroism. In the end it is love that triumphs over death and destruction."A Thousand Splendid Suns" is a portrait of a wounded country and a story of family and friendship, of an unforgiving time, an unlikely bond, and an indestructible love.
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Deeply moving story of family and friendship.

This book is a gripping tale of two women, brought together in the midst of war and loss, who become sisters and mother-daughters to each other. The author, Khaled Hosseini, masterfully captures the complexities of love and sacrifice as the two women navigate the treacherous terrain of Kabul. Through their story, readers witness the enduring power of love and the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. A must-read for anyone who wants to experience the full gamut of emotions that come with a truly great novel.

  • 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)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.