Literary · Historical
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Mariam and Laila, from different generations and backgrounds, find themselves married to the same cruel man in Kabul. As decades of war and changing regimes pass, an unexpected bond forms between them.
- First published
- 2007
- Pace
- medium
- Length
- medium
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want an emotional, moving novel about women's resilience set against modern Afghan history.
Skip this if you want a light read, because it contains harrowing abuse.
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