Diksia.com - If you are looking for a book that will make you cry, inspire you and challenge you, then you might want to read A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. This is the second novel by the Afghan-American author, who also wrote the bestselling The Kite Runner.
In this book, he tells the story of two Afghan women, Mariam and Laila, who face oppression, violence and hardship in their war-torn country. But they also find love, friendship and courage in each other.
In this article, I will review the novel and share my thoughts on its themes, characters and writing style. I will also compare it to other works by Hosseini and other authors. I hope this will help you decide whether to read this book or not.
Introduction
A Thousand Splendid Suns is a 2007 novel by Khaled Hosseini, the author of The Kite Runner. The novel tells the story of two women, Mariam and Laila, who are forced to marry the same man, Rasheed, in an arranged marriage in Afghanistan.
The story spans three decades, from the 1960s to the 2000s, and follows the women as they navigate life under the Taliban regime.
Novel Details:
- Title: A Thousand Splendid Suns
- Author: Khaled Hosseini
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Drama, Romance
- Chapters: 40
- Language: English
- Publisher: Riverhead Books
- Publication date: May 22, 2007
- Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars on Goodreads
- Awards:
- Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Fiction (2008),
- Boeke Prize (2008), British Book Awards (2008),
- Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Fiction (2008),
- Exclusive Books Boeke Prize Nominee (2008),
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize Nominee for Fiction (2008),
- Lincoln Award Nominee (2010),
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (2007),
- National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction (2007),
- Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist (2008)
Recommended Audience
A Thousand Splendid Suns is a mature novel that deals with some heavy themes, such as domestic violence, war, and loss. It is recommended for readers 16 years of age and older.
Overview
A Thousand Splendid Suns is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of two women’s struggle to survive in a patriarchal society.
