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A review by lynnieharper
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
You can't help but root for our two female leads, even with all the despair and restrictions that govern them. I wanted more depictions of their relationship, but I suppose given the timing of certain historical events, that was not possible. The timeline also jumped around quite a bit.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Murder, and War