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    JerryL 04-05-13
    JerryL 04-05-13 Member Since 2013
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    "Fantastic Book!"

    I have listened to two of Khaled Hosseini's books, must admit they are so good as to be in a class of their own. These two books have given me a completely new prospective of Middle Eastern culture.

    A Thousand Splendid Suns is exceptionally well written, the storyline is extremely well developed, incredibly disturbing and unfortunately very believable. The narration is so well suited to the story that you feel the reader is giving a first account of actual events that happened to her.

    I would highly recommend this book for any one who wants to understand what people in a very hostile part of the world have to endure in their daily lives.

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    Cheryl 03-30-13
    Cheryl 03-30-13 Member Since 2016
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    "An eye opener to another culture. A must read."
    What did you love best about A Thousand Splendid Suns?

    Her perserverence to carry his child, and how much she immediately loved the baby.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    It was a sad book. But I loved it near the end when Meriam went to see Mullah's childhood home.


    Any additional comments?

    This is really a heart wrenching novel. Very well written and well narrated.

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    Alesia United States 03-17-13
    Alesia United States 03-17-13 Member Since 2016
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    "A gripping and excellent book!"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Absolutely! What a great insight into other cultures and perspectives.


    What about Atossa Leoni’s performance did you like?

    She had the perfect accent for the reading, clear but with correct pronunciations that I would never have gotten had I read the paper version. I loved hearing her voice!


    Any additional comments?

    This is a gripping novel, raw and emotional with honesty that I sometimes didn't want to hear. I highly recommend!!

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    Jose R. Santillan greenville, nc 02-25-13
    Jose R. Santillan greenville, nc 02-25-13 Member Since 2017
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    "Couldn't stop listening."
    If you could sum up A Thousand Splendid Suns in three words, what would they be?

    A woman's strength


    What was one of the most memorable moments of A Thousand Splendid Suns?

    When Miriam bonded with Lialia


    Which character – as performed by Atossa Leoni – was your favorite?

    Miriam for her bravery.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    I cried because I know this has happened to woman.


    Any additional comments?

    How a woman who has suffered so much can give all of herself for those she loves

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    Thomas A. Morgan GROVE CITY, OH, United States 02-21-13
    Thomas A. Morgan GROVE CITY, OH, United States 02-21-13
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    "A Story of Pain, Suffering, Love, and Triumph"

    I always enjoy reading well-written and entertaining stories about other lands and other cultures. A Thousand Splendid Suns takes us on a journey through the lives of two Afghanistan-born women. It is a story of pain, suffering, and fear, but also of love and triumph over the odds. It caused me to ponder why some are born to a life of such intense suffering while others of us are born to lives of relative plenty. It also gave me cause to reflect on our country and our government and to ponder whether our actions help to relieve suffering or contribute to it. That one is a difficult call to make.

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    MaryAnn 02-13-13
    MaryAnn 02-13-13
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    "Bothered by the abuse"

    I couldn't stop listening to this story but was so caught up in the anguish of the lives these women have to live in that far corner of the world. It was a window into a world I heard somewhat about, but the story brought to life the reality of the cruelty and harshness of life for a woman in that world. Hard to read, but glad I did.

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    Alexis Peekskill, NY, United States 01-08-13
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    "Spellbinding"

    I found excuses to drive places so I could keep listening in my car. What a great book, the story is so heartbreaking but also filled with the kind of hope that is thin but strong which comes out of years of struggle and disappointment with life. The narrator was perfect. Loved it. Amazing.

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    Suzanne Doyline, LA, United States 01-02-13
    Suzanne Doyline, LA, United States 01-02-13
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    "Listened twice!!! Powerful moving story!"

    Loved this novel. Waiting till my next credit came in and listened to this one again. Highly recommend!!!

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    Janet RALEIGH, NC, United States 12-28-12
    Janet RALEIGH, NC, United States 12-28-12
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    "loved it"
    What made the experience of listening to A Thousand Splendid Suns the most enjoyable?

    Good plot and narrator. Easy to listen too. Made you want to stay till the end.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    All


    What about Atossa Leoni’s performance did you like?

    Very good


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Yes


    Any additional comments?

    Good

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    Marc SOUTHINGTON, CT, United States 12-24-12
    Marc SOUTHINGTON, CT, United States 12-24-12 Member Since 2002
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    "A culture of dominated females"
    What did you love best about A Thousand Splendid Suns?

    I liked how it took a culture from where women were beneath men to one where women were considered no more than animals with no rights and their master could end their life at will.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Lyla she was thrust into being a second wife when her parents died and was determined to gain her freedom from an abusive husband.


    What about Atossa Leoni’s performance did you like?

    She read the parts in a very believable manner so it was easy to discern the characters feelings and fears.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    This book was good and I would have liked to listen to it in one sitting but there was too much detail and nuances to absorb, it would have lost something.


    Any additional comments?

    This book and the Kite Runner are two books that need to be read together in order to better grasp the changes in Afganistan after the Taliban seized control of the country.

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