A thousand splendid sun by Khaled housseini

Purnaraj19 · Sep 26, 2015

I never read emotional stories, because it's takes me days to come out of it, especially when I have busy family to run, I really can't afford my time over it. But this novel , a thousand splendid sun, despite being one, I'm glad I read it.
I've never imaginedhow difficult life is for women on the other side of the world, especially during war. The lead character is Mariam , a girl with a thousand dreams, her transition from a girl, wife and finally a mother to her husband's wife(I know this sounds weird, but when you read it, you'll understand .
Mariam, I dreamt with you, laughed with you , cried with you, I know it's a work of fiction, but somehow couldn't get you out of th picture .
A big salute to all the women who endure a life like her, living in a country, where you absolutely have no control over your life.
I strongly urge you to read this novel, it might change the way you see things and get a very different perspective of life , then on.

nuss · Sep 26, 2015

Read it, loved it. Waiting for a new gem from Khaled.

VKumaraswamy · Sep 27, 2015

Fab book- so full of hope and life amidst all the bleakness. I wished I could go and Mariam a hug - great characters. Very good read

dimhere · Sep 27, 2015

Agree completely! Fabulous book!

Mowdi · Nov 23, 2015

AGreed with all the people on this thread. This is a great book once again churned out by Khalen Housseini. He manages to paint a ray of sunshine amid so much turmoil and blight in the world. Characters are well developed and make you feel for them. Fantastic read indeed. Highly recommended.

AprilLisa · Nov 23, 2015

its a good read.... i completely agree!

umaakumar · Dec 23, 2015

It was a great book. We know so little about women in other countries. I was really emotional while reading this book. When I think of this book I can feel anger for the way women are treated and the helpless situation they are in.

ashima10 · Dec 23, 2015

Its a very nice Novel. I thought iam the only one living the life of fictional character when reading...

you should also try : The kite runner : same author, 1st book.
You will discover how wonderfully love can so selfless be extended...to the extremes of it.

I remeber i was in colg when it came, i literally had to stop reading for a while, cried a bucket....wiped tears...opened the book again..!

swt.charu · Dec 23, 2015

Khaled Hoseini is topping my fav. author list... Have read all of his books.

Loved The thousand splendid suns... read this some time ago...

Please read "And the mountains echoed" ... a different type of read.. equally good

anjalisingh152 · Dec 23, 2015

Hi all,

I read this book nearly 5years ago and today after reading this thread it refreshed my memories. Really the book is nice. Very nicely the author has described a women status in those days their sufferings etc..
Waiting to read his more books .