A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (9780747585893)

Mariam is only fifteen when she is sent to Kabul to marry Rasheed. Nearly two decades later, a friendship grows between Mariam and a local teenager, Laila, as strong as the ties between mother and daughter. When the Taliban take over, life becomes a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality and fear. Yet love can move a person to act in unexpected ways, and lead them to overcome the most daunting obstacles with a startling heroism.

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Up there with 'The Kite Runner'

Set in the heart of Afghanistan, this is the story of two women who struggled for freedom under the Taliban rule. A very painfully honest and heart wrenching story, it makes one appreciate little things in life - it makes you cry, it tears you to pieces, it makes you weep with joy. A must read

Review by of the Borders on 2009-01-27 15:41:24
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A beautiful book...

Mariam is only fifteen when she is sent to Kabul to marry Rasheed. Nearly two decades later, a friendship grows between Mariam and a local teenager, Laila, as strong as the ties between mother and daughter. When the Taliban take over, life becomes a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality and fear. Yet love can move a person to act in unexpected ways, and lead them to overcome the most daunting obstacles with a startling heroism.

Review by Stewart G of the Gateshead Borders on 2009-04-06 13:16:12
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A stunning tale of adversity set against the Taliban uprising in Kabul...

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Review by Jayne K of the Gateshead Borders on 2009-01-30 10:05:48
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Heartfelt and moving

Incredibly well written story about a mothers love for a daughter that is never hers. Set amid stunning secenery brought vividly to life by Hosseini's prose. This should not be missed.

Review by Nicola of the Edinburgh - Fort Kinnaird Borders on 2009-02-01 11:21:03
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Splendid Fiction

'Kabul is enthralling...One could not count the moons that shimmer on her roofs and the thousand splendid suns that hide behind her walls.' By the author of 'The Kite Runner', this is an inspiring tale about two generations of women trapped in loveless marriages. Hosseini captures a sense of personal tragedy and history in this engrossing read which will not fail to tug at the heartstrings.

Review by Laura of the Manchester Fort Borders on 2009-02-13 17:44:15
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A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini

A Thousand Splendid Suns tells the story of Mariam and the strong relationship she builds with laila, her husbands 2nd wife, in the face of adversity. The novel is set against the backdrop of the war in Afghanistan and gives a stong insight into the conditions faced by normal Afghanis during the conflict with the Taliban. Hosseini has a fantastic ability to draw the reader in and paints a vivid picture of his characters and their lives.

Review by of the Borders on 2009-02-14 15:52:31
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Thousand Splendid Suns

Review by Victoria of the Speke Borders on 2009-02-21 12:35:10
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Fantastic Read!

A fantastic read, a story of family, war, tragedy, abuse, friendship and hope. I couldn't put this book down. I set my alarm clock to read an hour before work, seriously worth your time.

Review by Patricia of the Borders on 2009-04-17 13:41:02
A Thousand Splendid Sun

is one of the best books ive ever read, i will recommen this book to anyone that wants to feel everyword when their read its the best why to understan a book. feel it when reading and u will understand how khaled hosseini felt when he was writing this book

Review by dee gilgil on 23:46, 26 Nov 2008

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A Thousand Splendid Suns

One of the best books I've ever read, you feel totally involved in it, evokes all you emotions

Review by Hazel Lyon on 17:37, 30 Nov 2008

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a thousand splendid suns

this is one of the best book that i have ever read. this is a book that is able to evoke all your emotions. it shows a real insight into what life is like in other counrty and makes you thankful that it is something that we donnot have to go throughwe are free to married whom we wish. i hope that every one that reads this book gets as much out of it as i did

Review by denise depear on 10:50, 22 Mar 2009

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