A Thousand Splendid Suns

Synopsis

A thousand splendid sunsmariam is only fifteen when she is sent to kabul to marry rasheed. Nearly two decades later, a friendship grows between mother and daughter. When the taliban take over, life becomes a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality and fear. Yet love can move people to act in unexpected ways, and lead them to overcome the most daunting obstacles with startling heroism. "in case you're wondering whether a thousand splendid suns is as good as the kite runner, here's the answer: no.