BOOK REVIEW - A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS,by Khaled Hosseini

This sensitizing novel by Khaled Hosseini is the second bestseller written by him,after the wonderful book,"The Kite Runner".Touching an immensely sensitive and horrifying issue of the islamic world , this novel has won the praise of many a critics.It talks of the plight of women living in the crowded streets of Afghanistan , who have to bear the dominance of men and be an object of merry-making.Mariam,a 15 yr.old girl has to suffer for her fathers disgraceful act and is married to an old,rusty man of 42 at such a tender age,as her mother kills herself due to depression and tension of her daughters future.Rasheed, her husband, a lusty man of ardent masculine nature, first treats her very fondly and nicely,but soon turns into a monster when she faces grief of losing her child. Like a true, vicious animal,he beats her and makes her life miserable.

The story takes a positive turn when a neighbour of mariam, Farida gets her daughter, Laila married to her love,Tariq and what follows is the beautiful world of love and compassion,where Mariam gets a chance to live and be happy.

I know this is not a very good or proper review,but what can be said about the thousands of emotions expressed descriptively in a novel? A very captivating and enlightening novel,it's sure to take you off your senses. 

Happy Reading!!!!