A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

A Thousand Splendid Suns

Khaled Hosseini

fiction contemporary historical literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

367 pages | first published 2007

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Propelled by the same superb instinct for storytelling that made The Kite Runner a beloved classic, A Thousand Splendid Suns is at once an incredible chronicle of thirty years of Afghan history and a deeply moving story of family, friendship, fait...
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Moods

emotional 92%
sad 84%
dark 53%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
challenging 39%
inspiring 31%
informative 26%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 9%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 20%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 41% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 3%

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