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A Thousand Splendid Suns

Khaled Hosseini

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Jul 24, 2009 Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance rated it really liked it

Shelves: relationships, women-s-fiction

Mariam and Laila suffer tormented childhoods in a world where women are not respected. Despite this, they grow up to become friends, caring for each other, saving each other from lonely lives. I liked this book as well as Kite Runner, perhaps a little better.

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Jan 19, 2012 Jimmie rated it it was amazing

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I went into this book with high hopes after having read "The Kite Runner" and I believe my expectations have been met.

The book mainly follows the lives of two women in Afghanistan. You watch each of the characters grow up and suffer one terrible thing after another. Somehow, they each still find things in their lives to appreciate. They find reason to be happy to be alive.

And despite everything, the characters have a strong sense of nationality even for a country which has suffered occupation ...more

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Apr 14, 2013 Johanne rated it really liked it

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I read this while working on a play about Afghanistan and that really enriched my experience of the book, I think. It was so dark and tragic at times, but I was also reminded of the strength of the human spirit, not to mention how lucky I am to live where and when I live.

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Aug 21, 2011 Keith rated it it was amazing

This was a fantastic book!!! So glad I decided to read this book after reading The Kite Runner!! Anyone interested in reading a wonderful epic story is in for a real treat!!!!

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