Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780747582977
Format: Import
ISBN: 0747582971
Label: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
Manufacturer: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: May 31, 2007
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
Sales Rank: 313848
Studio: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
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Rating:  - Woes of Misogyny
I had no intention of reading this book because of the negative publicity surrounding Khaled Hosseini's previously published novel, The Kite Runner, and the movie based on it. I know some people who will not watch any movie with rape scenes. Unfortunately, I'm not that ideologically consistent, as my favorite director is Sergio Leone, and his films have a lot of rape scenes.
In any event, a local Muslima was leading a book discussion group which was planning to talk about A Thousand Splendid Suns, so I decided to read it and participate.
I should list reviews in major publications.
1. Christian Science Monitor, by Yvonne Zipp
2. New York Times, by Michiko Kakutani
3. London Times by Joan Smith
4. Washington Post by Johnathan Yardley
My first impression while reading this was its similarity to a film hindi, you know, where the twins are seperated at birth, one becomes an outlaw, the other a policeman, and both fall in love with the rich man's daughter, who is going to be married off to a politician, etc. Or an episode of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, where the detectives' uncovering of one gruesome crime leads to the discovery of an even more gruesome crime.
So the book is an unending tale of the woes of misogyny. And however cliche that may be, it does not change the fact that misogyny does cause a lot of damage in people's lives.
In addition, the author actually tries to teach contemporary ... Read More
Rating:  - Enthralling...
This is so beautifully written. Absolutely enthralling and you cannot put it down. The two main characters are so well drawn you can actually feel empathy for them at what they have to endure throughout the story. This is in short..one the best books I have ever read.
Rating: - Very touching
This is a must read if you have read Kite Runner. I loved this book from start to finish.
Rating: - Very good BOOK
My Book came in excellent condition, I had a great time reading the story. Hope to buy more soon from here
Rating: - Excellent Story
I believe it was Benjamin Franklin who said, "Why buy a book when you can go to the library?" Well, I agree with him in part. If I'm interested in a book, I first check it out at the library. If I really like it, I return it and then I buy a new copy for my own personal library at home. After reading this book, I had to have my own personal copy. It is such a beautiful story. The love and friendship that develops between the two main female characters reminds me so much of Christ and the church, even though the story is set in Afghanistan where Christianity is not widespread, to say the least. And the emotional strength that each of these women demonstrates is remarkable. I highly recommend this book to anyone, regardless of your spiritual beliefs.
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