A review by inknosedowl
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad 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

4.0

What an amazing story. I do not know a lot about the everyday life of the people of Afghanistan and this novel gave me on insight and some of Afghanistans darkest history.  The life of two women stuck in a loveless marriage due to different circumstances leading them to each other. To find solace in someone during a time of war and hatred. 
I grew to love the characters of Marrium and Laila, seeing how strong and smart they are. Being devastated with them during the abuse and relieved for them when the horror finally ended. 

Trying to feel peace with Marrium as she went and faces the consequences of her actions. 
Feeling overjoyed with Laila as her loved returned home unexpectedly.

This story is so well written and so informational about that time in Afghanistan it is definitely worth the read. I had a hard time following the war aspect of it with the different political parties. This is the first time I’ve had an in-depth look at the Soviets invading the country and the Taliban eventually rising up, but I still enjoyed the story and learning the new words and places.