A review by achollll
Sunlight on a Broken Column by Attia Hosain

emotional reflective 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? Yes

5.0

I really enjoyed reading this book. It reminded me of why I love to read and write. I love the way Attia Hosain tells Laila’s story through the years, which reminds me of Khaled Hosseini’s writing now (Layla and Laila hehe). It’s a funny coincidence because I only found this book looking for a thousand splendid suns by Khaled Hosseini. As an African diasporan caught between multiple worlds, this book helped me remember and understand the depth of family, tradition and duty in ways I haven’t always. Def a 5/5 for me :)