This is the second book Khaled Hoseini has written. His first was "Kite Runner" , which was fantastic. It was a wretched tale of a boy becoming a man in the middle of war, low self-esteem, and daddy issues. "Kite Runner" was a bout the struggle of a man for power, respect and love. It is raw at times and makes your heart flip for the pain these men inflict and suffer.
"A thousand splendid suns" is basically on the same playing field but from the woman's prospective. You grow to appreciate the life you have as a free woman in America after this book. Overall his style of writing is impressive and really allows the reader to see many view points at the same time. Hoseini is a fantastic storyteller and ties all the ends up very nicely at the end of the book. The book is split into several very organized parts and really makes the reader feel the illusion of passing time. Although when he first switches from one character to another (Miriam to Laila) I found myself feeling betrayed. As though I was just supposed to forget about Miriam and get attached to this new girl who was bound to suffer terribly as well.
Like in his first book [Kite Runner] , Hoseini fails to give a satisfying last few chapters. They seem forced, liek he is trying to make you cry. And like in "Kite Runner", the ending is hopeful , not happy or sad, but hopeful. I wish it was a bit more realistic and the ended was a sad one ... as it must be for most women suffering the fate's of Miriam , Laila and the other women of Afghanistan. He seems to loose interest at the end of his book and become a bit mainstream.
Overall 3.5 out 5
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