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Name: A Thousand Splendid Suns
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Author: Khaled Hosseini

📘 A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

A Thousand Splendid Suns follows two Afghan women born a generation apart who are drawn together by war, loss, and fate. Through their shared suffering and resilience, they forge a bond that transforms not only their own lives but also the futures of those around them. Set against the backdrop of thirty years of Afghan history, the novel explores social conditions, family relationships, arranged marriage, and the enduring power of love and sacrifice.

First publish date: 2007

Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Family Saga

Authors: Khaled Hosseini

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