The women's lives intertwine during the Taliban regime from "summary" of A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
In Kabul, Mariam and Laila are two women from different backgrounds whose lives become intertwined during the harsh rule of the Taliban regime. Mariam, an illegitimate daughter, has lived a life of hardship and loneliness in a small hut outside the city. Laila, on the other hand, comes from a more privileged background and has a supportive family. When Laila's family is killed during a bombing, she is taken in by Mariam's abusive husband, Rasheed. Despite their initial animosity towards each other, Mariam and Laila find solace in their shared suffering under Rasheed's oppressive rule. They develop a deep bond as they navigate the challenges of living in a society that restricts women's freedom and rights. As the years pass, Mariam and Laila's relationship evolves from ...
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