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A thousand splendid suns

  Brief discussion about  "A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS" by "KHALED HOSSEINI" "A Thousand Splendid Suns" is a novel written by Khaled Hosseini, the author of "The Kite Runner." It tells the story of two Afghan women, Mariam and Laila, whose lives become intertwined due to circumstances beyond their control. Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous history, the novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, resilience, and the plight of women in a patriarchal society.  It's a powerful and moving portrayal of friendship and survival in the face of adversity. "A Thousand Splendid Suns" is a captivating novel that follows the intertwined lives of two Afghan women, Mariam and Laila, as they navigate through decades of war, oppression, and personal struggles in Kabul.  Mariam, an illegitimate daughter, is forced into a loveless marriage with a much older man named Rasheed. Laila, a privileged and educated young woman, finds herself...