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A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

188 reviews

sknappy1's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, and War

Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Infertility, Mental illness, Suicide, Violence, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Rape, Sexual content, Abortion, and Pregnancy

mary_c's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This novel is not for the faint of heart.  It is painful and tragic.  There is repeatedly domestic violence, which is very intense and vivid.  There is general misogyny, hatred of women if they are unable to conceive, or if they give birth to girls.  There is graphic, war-related violence.  And that does not cover all the potential triggers that occur in the book.  Good writing, well-crafted story, important historical depiction, but it is not an easy read for the sensitive.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gore, Infertility, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and War

almaashussain's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

What a wonderful read. Many sad moments, but ultimately a satisfying ending. Understand the pashto and farsi words without needing a translation is so rewarding. Definitely a compelling and fulfilling read for us brown muslims!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and War

stellahadz's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A touching, haunting, emotional read. Khaled Hosseini is a brilliant writer and I've learned so much about modern Afghan history from The Kite Runner and this book. Although A Thousand Splendid Suns is well-written and tells an important story, I didn't enjoy it quite as much as TKR, partly because I found the character arcs in TKR more compelling, and also because some of the descriptions of domestic violence in ATSS felt a touch gratuitous. That being said, I loved Mariam and Laila's characters and how their relationship evolved. They feel so real - my heart broke for them throughout the whole book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, and War

Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Infertility, Mental illness, Suicide, and Death of parent

Minor: Confinement, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy

anastasia_okodure's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

osseini certainly does not disappoint, once again proving to possess a magical skill with words – he is easily on track for becoming a favourite author of mine. An emotional tale depicting the strength of womanhood and of motherhood, persevering in the face of atrocity. I recommend this for absolutely anyone and everyone – a truly spectacular read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and War

emjames22's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

The last sentence of this book gave me chills. A beautiful piece of historical  fiction, I can’t recommend it enough.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Suicide, and War

Minor: Sexual content and Abortion

wuasti's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and War

Moderate: Miscarriage, Trafficking, and Abortion

Minor: Alcoholism

themeanfrench's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Suicide

beaaaisshyyy2008's review against another edition

dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, and War

Moderate: Child abuse, Infertility, and Suicide

vii_412's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail