30 June 2009

#1. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

Title:

A Thousand Splendid Suns

Author:

Khaled Hosseini

Genre:

Drama/Historical Fiction

Synopsis:

Follows the lives of two women in Afghanistan through the regime changes from the 1970s to the 2000s, showing us through their eyes and experiences the changes that rocked their society.

Verdict:

Confronting, well-written and informative. The pacing and events of the book manage to emulate the patterns of the abusive relationships that occur within, a very powerful device. An excellent if heart-breaking book.

Pages:

367

Read:

June 2009