A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini
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Description
'A Thousand Splendid Suns' follows Mariam and Laila, two Afghan women from different generations whose lives become intertwined through war, marriage and the upheavals of Afghanistan from the 1970s onward. After being forced into the same household, the two women gradually develop a deep friendship and become a source of strength for one another in the face of an abusive marriage and increasingly restrictive conditions. Their story unfolds against the Soviet invasion, civil war and the rise of the Taliban, showing how these events shape ordinary lives in Kabul and beyond. The novel explores friendship, motherhood, sacrifice, loss and resilience, while offering a deeply personal portrayal of Afghanistan’s turbulent recent history.
Condition
Excellent condition
Filed under: Fiction