A Thousand Splendid Suns
Khaled Hosseini
Hosseini's first novel, The Kite Runner, became more than a success, it became a classic in the art of storytelling. In his second novel, Hosseini proves that he, indeed, has the gift of storytelling.
Set in the Afghanistan of the Soviet invasion, the rule of the Taliban and the current reconstruction of a war torn land, this is a story of generations of strong women who struggle to survive, to raise their children and perhaps find a moment or two of happiness in a world that sees no reason for women to be thought of as human.
Hosseini creates characters of strength and perserverance. Their lives are intertwined due to the cruelty of life. Through it all, they become friends and family.
This is a magnificent read. It is timely and helps one to understand the struggles faced in Afghanistan today.
I would urge you to go to Hosseini's web page and view his interview videos....
Set in the Afghanistan of the Soviet invasion, the rule of the Taliban and the current reconstruction of a war torn land, this is a story of generations of strong women who struggle to survive, to raise their children and perhaps find a moment or two of happiness in a world that sees no reason for women to be thought of as human.
Hosseini creates characters of strength and perserverance. Their lives are intertwined due to the cruelty of life. Through it all, they become friends and family.
This is a magnificent read. It is timely and helps one to understand the struggles faced in Afghanistan today.
I would urge you to go to Hosseini's web page and view his interview videos....
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