Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns: A Saga of Unconventional Relationships Ahmed Abrar Assistant Professor, Department of English, Pacific Academy of Higher Education Research University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Email id: abrar786elt@gmail.com Online Published on 21 October, 2022. Abstract Khaled Hosseini has gained notoriety as a result of his accurate portrayal of his homeland, Afghanistan. His tales are set against Afghanistan's history, culture, customs, and ethnic variety. His novels’ themes are not limited to a single country or culture; rather, they show the sufferings, struggles, and adventures that are shared by many nations and cultures. A Thousand Splendid Suns follows the lives of two female protagonists, Mariam and Laila, and how their paths cross following a series of dramatic occurrences. The novel then tracks their ongoing relationship and support for one another in Kabul from the 1970s to the 2000s. The tale is set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's post-Soviet invasion insecurity. It also goes into detail about life under Taliban rule. The tale highlights the plight of “Afghanian-women” over the conflict's long years. This research paper will minutely trace unconventional relationships and their amalgamation in the novel A Thousand Splendid Suns. The novel is broken into four sections, each of which focuses on a different story. It provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of how women in other countries are treated, and continue to be treated, today. Top Keywords Relationships, Afghanistan, Belongingness, Intimacy. Top |