I bought this book, "A Thousand Splendid Suns," by Khaled Hossseini, because it was on the recommended reading list for our church women's reading program. I had enjoyed the author's previous book, "The Kite Runner," and I expected this to be as well done. It was even better! This poignant story flows smoothly; it is a real page-turner and hard to put down. The author's vivid descriptions of physical abuse and harsh living conditions may be a bit graphic for some readers, but without these scenes, the story would not be as realistic. Hosseini had captured itimate details of family life in a war-torn country, centering on the remarkable relationship between two women, who through no choice of their own, share the same abusive household.
You can't put the book down once you start reading it. You'll be lost in every word until you get to the end. It's a wonderful book with great insight very well written.
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Just like his first book. Great read. I love how he writes. Reading his 3rd book now. A must read.
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Wonderful book. Great insight
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The plot is tight and realistic in a politically turbulent period of time. The characters come alive, and the story carries a humane warmth even in extrme circumstances.
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I heard this was a great book. My son is in 10th grade and has to read for a grade in his english class. I was surprised when he told me he had to read this book beacuse it was a book my mother was reading. He is reading the book and he likes the book. He keeps telling how many chapters he has read.(He never reads , Thats why Im so excited.)I will be reading the book as soon as he is finished.
I had read "The Kite Runner," and was thinking, "There's no way Hosseni could top that." I was wrong. "A Thousand Splendid Suns" is an amazing story and anywone who doesn't read it will be missing out. I finished the book in 3 days. I only hope they never make a movie out of it, becuase it will never be able to live up the the pictures Hosseni painted in my mind.
Suspenseful, unique story, unpredictable ending, very well written
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Great book, well written.
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