A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

Hosseini does a remarkable job of bringing the hardships of war to life. I was seriously impressed with his ability to write authentic women. I appreciated the honesty, even when dealing with brutality, and how the author stills ends on a note of hope. I would have liked to have see a broader picture of the effects of continued conflict on the country and more insight into the motivations of the supporting characters.