Kabul
One could not count the moons that shimmer on her roofs,
Or the thousand splendid suns that hide behind her walls (192).
Written by Khaled Hosseini, A Thousand Splendid Suns is a story of two women growing up in the politically-turbulent, male-dominated society. Although their upbringings and the beliefs instilled within them are markedly different, Mariam and Laila's fates parallel and eventually collide. They must decide whether to suffer hardships apart or band together in the only hope remaining. Despite their differences and negative first impressions, they choose the latter option and develop a unique friendship that allows them to persevere and rise above the challenges facing them--together.
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