Once in a while, we come across a book that forever remains etched in our memory. A Thousand Splendid Suns, the finest work of one of the finest authors of our times is one such book. It shows that despite man’s attempt to explain it, there is no justification of war. Ever. This unforgettable novel captures the extent of suffering that war invokes on the lives of two women.
Mariam suffers the stigma of being an illegitimate child and the death of her mother results in her marriage to Rasheed- a man much older than her. The routine of a loveless marraige, a lonely existence and abuse is disturbed by the entry of Laila almost twenty years later.
Laila a young, privileged girl is deprived of her mother’s love who pines for her sons who’ve gone off to war. The only light of Laila’s existence is Tariq. As Laila and Tariq grow up, the camaraderie of their childhood blossoms into something deeper and tender yet beautifully strong. But the war, snatches from her, not just her brothers but also her parents and her beloved, Tariq. Lost and alone, she has no choice but to marry Rasheed.
The relations between Mariam and Laila are strained but eventually grow as strong as the bond between mother and daughter. So strong that they endure unimaginable hardships for each other.
The book shows the true spirit of women, how unbearably courageous they are and what lengths they will go to for their loves. It tells that love between a man and woman does not have to be idolised by death as propagated by ‘Laila and Majnoon’ but by life like ‘Laila and Tariq’. The best love story I have ever read, is not a love story at all. It takes us to the darkest abyss of grief and destroys us, breaks us. And then A Thousand Splendid Suns rise, in all their glory and shine upon us. Life is not so bad after all, if only we have the courage to love.
Zoya ๐
๐๐ปThis book is amazing and so is your review .keep writing ๐
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Thank you so much Surjyamukhi ๐
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I have read this book and i can completely correlate !
Nice write up ๐ ๐
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Thank you ๐
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I have read the Thousand Splendid Suns partially …
N you have very well explained the role of Mariam who managed herself …
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Thank you.
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Mashallah
Your review is amazing just like the story.
You are also a superb writer.
Keep it up.
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Thank u so much ๐๐
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Very nicely explained.whole scenario of this story become so clear.
Wish you all the best…..
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Thank you. ๐
Glad you liked it.
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Thank u so much zoya for ur review abt this book..nice explanation …it makes me interested to grab this book….my best wishes for u
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Thank you so much. I am glad you liked it. ๐
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A Good review…
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Thank you ๐๐
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Thank you ๐
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Ita indeed a beautiful story and the review justifies its beauty…well done girl โบ
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Thank you dear. ๐๐
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This is one of my favourite books and you have wonderfully conveyed the premise of the book and how it is not just a love story, but also one which brings out the plight of women in a male dominant society and how one can find companionship in even the most unusual situations. Keep up the great work ๐
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Thank you dear. It is my favourite book as well. Such a beautiful story and so well written.
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Really well written!
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Thank you ๐
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Zoya I think your review says the extract of the story n left the deep impact.
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Your review made me read the book for the second time.keep it up ๐
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Thank you. I am so glad you did. It’s a great book.
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๐ lovely review…
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Thank you ๐
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Well done Zoya…you are a superb writter….keep it up…my best wishes is always with you…
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Thank you dear ๐
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Nice write and a simple review.. One of my all time favourite book. Unfortunately, his followers on book on similar theme, spanning three continents, is not the same, and a bit repetitive, trying to cash on the success of this splendid book about love, grief and courage to survive all odds in life. Cheers!
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Yes that is true. I didn’t like and the monutain echoed as well, but this one is a brilliant book.
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A nice review of a splendid book about love, grief, and courage of 3 generation of women in Taliban era in Afghanistan. One of my all time favourite.
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Mine as well ๐
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A beautiful read, which I enjoyed. Your review brought back memories.
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Thank you so much.
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