A Thousand Splendid Suns
by Khaled Hosseini
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good+
- ISBN 10
- 1594489505
- ISBN 13
- 9781594489501
- Seller
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Springfield, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
1st ed. / 1st printing. NF book / VG+ DJ. Used copy though appears unread, very tight and clean textblock and boards with full numberline. DJ has only mild shelfwear with tiny chipping at upper flap corners, no tears and 24.95 price intact. Not remaindered. Nice.
Synopsis
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini tells a captivating story of two Afghan women, Mariam and Laila, whose lives intertwine amidst the turbulent backdrop of Afghanistan's history. Hosseini's evocative prose takes us on a compelling journey, exploring themes of love, friendship, and resilience in the face of adversity. As the women navigate the oppressive patriarchy, war, and loss, they find solace and strength in their unwavering bond. Through their experiences, the novel sheds light on the harsh realities faced by Afghan women, while also portraying their indomitable spirit and capacity for hope. A Thousand Splendid Suns is a poignant and powerful testament to the human spirit, leaving a lasting impression of the courage and endurance that can flourish even in the most challenging circumstances.
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Reviews
One of the most important books I have ever read in regard to the female human condition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Backwater Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- biblio240
- Title
- A Thousand Splendid Suns
- Author
- Khaled Hosseini
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First ed., First printing
- ISBN 10
- 1594489505
- ISBN 13
- 9781594489501
- Publisher
- Riverhead Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2007
- Pages
- 372
- Keywords
- First Edition
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Shelfwear
- Minor wear resulting from a book being place on, and taken from a bookshelf, especially along the bottom edge.
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.