"A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini is a powerful story of love, hope, and resilience set against the tumultuous backdrop of Afghanistan’s recent history. It chronicles the lives of two Afghan women, Mariam and Laila, bound together by war, loss, and fate. Mariam, an illegitimate child, faces a life of hardship and scorn. Laila, born into a loving family, sees her world crumble as war ravages her city. Their paths cross when they both become wives to the same abusive husband, Rasheed. In a society where women are severely oppressed, Mariam and Laila form a deep bond of sisterhood. Despite the brutality they face, they find strength in each other, holding onto hope for a better future. The story encompasses the Soviet invasion, the rise of the Taliban, and the post-Taliban rebuilding.
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