A Thousand Splendid Suns

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Description:

A powerful and heartbreaking story of two women in Afghanistan whose lives become intertwined. Khaled Hosseini's second novel explores friendship, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Language: English

Format: PAPERBACK

Pages: 384

Genre: Fiction

Plot

Mariam, an illegitimate child, and Laila, a young girl from a loving family, are brought together by war and tragedy. Both become wives of the same abusive man, Rasheed. Despite their initial rivalry, they form a deep bond and work together to survive and protect their children in Taliban-controlled Kabul.

News & Announcements

Published in 2007, became an instant bestseller

Over 4 million copies sold in the United States

Spent over 100 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list

Translated into 42 languages

Named one of the best books of the year by multiple publications

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