A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini is a powerful novel set in Afghanistan, spanning over 30 years.

It tells the intertwined stories of Mariam and Laila, two women from different generations brought together by war, loss, and marriage to the same abusive man. Despite hardship, they form a deep bond of friendship and sacrifice. The novel explores themes of love, resilience, oppression of women, and hope for freedom amidst Afghanistan’s turbulent history.