A Thousand Splendid Suns — Must Read

Matthew Lee
Sep 5, 2018 · 3 min read
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Anyone interested in a compelling and captivating book should certainly read the novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns (432 pages). Khaled Hosseini’s breathtaking historical-fiction composition takes place in Kabul, Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan and the Taliban rule. This deeply emotional story is a gripping account of two contrasting women named Mariam and Laila who form an unlikely friendship in the…

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Matthew Lee

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Passionate in culture, technology, literature, and travel. I write to share my personal experiences and life lessons. Student studying engineering and design.

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