In case you're wondering whether A Thousand Splendid Suns is as good as The Kite Runner, here's the answer: No. It's better

Washington Post

A masterful narrative … He is a storyteller of dizzying power

Evening Standard

Hosseini has that rare thing, a Dickensian knack for storytelling

Daily Telegraph

A gripping tale … It is, too a powerful portrait of female suffering and endurance under the Taliban

Daily Mail

A beautifully crafted and disturbing story … As unforgettable as The Kite Runner, this novel places us in Afghanistan with an open heart

Isabel Allende

A heartfelt saga that encompasses romance and melodrama, personal and political intrigue, the onslaught of war and dispossession

Independent