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| Name : | Rhonda H. |
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After not being able to put down The Kite Runner and reading it a second time in the same year, I believed all the media attention A Thousand Splendid Suns received. Unfortunately, I do not feel this new novel has the cultural and social impact of it's predecessor. It's a case of the hype taking over, and the follow-on book taking on appeal because of the poplularity of the author's previous work. While enjoyable, I felt I would not purchase this book as a "keeper", my personal measure indicating my desire to re-read a book.
PLEASE NOTE: I gave this 4 stars, not 2, because I really did enjoy it! However, the web site said there is no way to change the rating, even in the edit tab.
I could not put this book down! The writing is beautiful and descriptive. I felt like I was intimately involved in two very different cultures and with multi-generational characters. I first heard this wonderful novel read by the author on CD, my favorite way to experience a book. But reading it later gave me the chance to think about relationships and life changes as the story unfolded. This is much more than a summer read!
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