A Thousand Splendid Suns is a poignant and powerful novel that tells the story of two Afghan women, Mariam and Laila, and their struggles in the face of adversity. The book is beautifully written and emotionally moving, and it touched me deeply, causing me to shed tears on several occasions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Afghan wars (1979 onwards) and their pernicious impacts on the lives of millions of Afghanis.