A review by taroroot
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

challenging emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

i could not cry enough about this book. 

"Learn this now and learn it well. Like a compass facing north, a man’s accusing finger always finds a woman. Always. You remember that, Mariam." im shattered im in fucking tears im unwell

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Violence, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual violence, and Sexism

Moderate: Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Cursing, and Child abuse

Minor: Suicide