A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini

Genre & Style: Historical fiction and family drama.

Author: Khaled Hosseini.

Main Focus: A multi-generational story of two Afghan women whose lives become intertwined by fate, love, and tragedy.

Plot Overview: Mariam, born an illegitimate child, and Laila, a bright young girl from Kabul, are brought together through hardship and forced marriage to the same man. Despite their differences, they form a deep bond that helps them endure decades of war, loss, and oppression.

Themes: Friendship, resilience, love, sacrifice, the impact of war on civilians, and women’s strength.

Narrative Technique: Third-person narration following Mariam and Laila’s alternating perspectives across different stages of their lives.

Publication Details:

Publisher: Riverhead Books.

Release Date: May 22, 2007.

Page Count: Approximately 372 pages.

ISBN: 9781594489501

Tone & Structure: Poignant, emotional, and powerful, blending personal stories with historical events in Afghanistan from the 1970s to the early 2000s.

Reception: International bestseller praised for its emotional depth, strong characters, and vivid portrayal of Afghan life.