A review by itgirl
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I cried 2 times for 7 days each in an avg span of 40 minutes.

 I genuinely can't put what turmoil this book has given me. It broke me down, built me up, disintegrated my soul, and built me up again, stronger. New beliefs, it changed me.

I prayed to the saints and Jesus himself while my family was wondering what stupid stuff has got me worked up again, that nothing would happen to my favorite ship. The ANGUISH that I felt at 3am knowing fully I had to deliver a speech at 7am. Absolutely preposterous.

The hardship of the characters in this novel was shown beautifully. The complex dynamics of their relationships was astonishing. Or maybe I'm just glazing Khaled Hosseini, which is rightfully deserved.
 
It's rare for me to put in a slightly formal review. I cuss a lot. But I'm purely so broken down that it turned on my essay section of the brain. Mariam & Laila I love you. Women of Afghanistan, I love you all. 🇦🇫🇦🇫 

Special MENtion: Tariq my goat. this guy did NOT marry anyone, went to Kabul knowing Afghanistan is in war to find his lover, knowing his lover being dead is probably 85%. This is an absolute rare thing for a man. What a goat. Love him for that.