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Literary Fiction· Afghanistan

A Thousand Splendid Suns

by Khaled Hosseini
Aggregate Editorial Score84/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 2007406 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Published in 2007, A Thousand Splendid Suns established Khaled Hosseini as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Two Afghan women born decades apart—Mariam and Laila—are brought together in a brutal marriage and forge an unlikely bond that sustains them through the Taliban era and Soviet occupation. Hosseini's second novel is a sweeping tribute to the resilience of Afghan women. Themes of women, Afghanistan, resilience run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 2007.

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
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Khaled Hosseini
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Thousand Splendid Suns about?

Two Afghan women born decades apart—Mariam and Laila—are brought together in a brutal marriage and forge an unlikely bond that sustains them through the Taliban era and Soviet occupation. Hosseini's second novel is a sweeping tribute to the resilience of Afghan women.

Who wrote A Thousand Splendid Suns?

A Thousand Splendid Suns was written by Khaled Hosseini, from Afghanistan. First published in 2007.

What awards has A Thousand Splendid Suns won?

A Thousand Splendid Suns has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 2007.

Is A Thousand Splendid Suns worth reading?

A Thousand Splendid Suns is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 81/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in women, Afghanistan, resilience.