A Thousand Splendid Suns
by Hosseini, Khaled
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN 10
- 074758589X
- ISBN 13
- 9780747585893
- Seller
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Blagoevgrad Region, Bulgaria
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About This Item
London: Bloomsbury Publishing. Good. 2008. Reprint; Fourth Printing. Paperback. Some reading and cover creases, slightly cocked spine, christmas gift inscription opposite title, a few early leaves have tiny closed tear to fore edge, paper edge toned with some foxing to endpapers and edges of reading block. ; Fourth printing. Good reading copy. Cover photo by Saul Schwarz. Heavy book and priced accordingly. ; 432 pages; 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. .
Synopsis
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini tells a captivating story of two Afghan women, Mariam and Laila, whose lives intertwine amidst the turbulent backdrop of Afghanistan's history. Hosseini's evocative prose takes us on a compelling journey, exploring themes of love, friendship, and resilience in the face of adversity. As the women navigate the oppressive patriarchy, war, and loss, they find solace and strength in their unwavering bond. Through their experiences, the novel sheds light on the harsh realities faced by Afghan women, while also portraying their indomitable spirit and capacity for hope. A Thousand Splendid Suns is a poignant and powerful testament to the human spirit, leaving a lasting impression of the courage and endurance that can flourish even in the most challenging circumstances.
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One of the most important books I have ever read in regard to the female human condition.
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- Books in Bulgaria (BG)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 36523
- Title
- A Thousand Splendid Suns
- Author
- Hosseini, Khaled
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint; Fourth Printing
- ISBN 10
- 074758589X
- ISBN 13
- 9780747585893
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2008
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