A Thousand Splendid Suns

Interesting Facts

• The book covers a period of more than three decades, starting from the 1970s and ending in the early 2000s, showing changes in Afghanistan through the lens of two women's lives.
• The main characters, Mariam and Laila, represent different generations and social strata, but their fates intertwine due to tragic circumstances.
• The title of the book is taken from a poem by Persian poet Saib Tabrizi, in which he describes the beauty of Kabul.
• The book raises important issues such as women's rights, domestic violence, and the impact of war on civilians.
• Hosseini uses rich symbolism, for example, "a thousand splendid suns" symbolizes the hope and resilience of Afghan women.
• The novel was highly acclaimed by critics and became a bestseller, translated into numerous languages.