Literary · Historical
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Mariam and Laila, from different generations and backgrounds, find themselves married to the same cruel man in Kabul. As decades of war and changing regimes pass, an unexpected bond forms between them.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2007
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 372
- Format
- Book 2 of 3 in The Kite Runner Collection
Read this if you want an emotional, moving novel about women's resilience set against modern Afghan history.
Skip this if you want a light read, because it contains harrowing abuse.
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Quick answers about A Thousand Splendid Suns
- What is A Thousand Splendid Suns about?
- Mariam and Laila, from different generations and backgrounds, find themselves married to the same cruel man in Kabul. As decades of war and changing regimes pass, an unexpected bond forms between them.
- Who should read A Thousand Splendid Suns?
- Read it if you want an emotional, moving novel about women's resilience set against modern Afghan history. Skip it if you want a light read, because it contains harrowing abuse.
- How long and how fast is A Thousand Splendid Suns?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 372 pages, first published in 2007.
- Does A Thousand Splendid Suns have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Domestic violence, War, Death, Abuse, Violence.
- Can I borrow A Thousand Splendid Suns for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends A Thousand Splendid Suns; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after A Thousand Splendid Suns?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Kite Runner, Half of a Yellow Sun, Pachinko.
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