A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns

2000 • 372 pages

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Mariam and Laila are born a generation apart but are brought together by war and fate. Together they endure the dangers surrounding them and discover the power of both love and sacrifice.

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This was a wild ride. A few tears were shed. Really well-written. <3

May 28, 2022

One of my favorite books and why I learned Dari. I actually have a copy of the book in Persian. I will re-read it again someday.

June 3, 2023

What a gorgeous, heartbreaking book. Just beautiful. There's so much here about the history of Afghanistan and the changing roles of women and interpersonal relationships. Just wonderful and sad.

March 29, 2019

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