A Thousand Splendid Suns Research Paper

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1. Who would be your intended audience?

The intended audience for my new novel "A Thousand Splendid Suns", would be for anyone who has read my most previous work, "The Kite Runner." It acts as a sort of sequel, but this time it focuses on women rather than men. It still conveys a very important message I believe is important to address to our current society. I would recommend this book to anyone who is mature enough to understand the true aspects, so anyone around 16 and above.

2. How would you market your novel?

Since our age is highly influenced by social media, I would start off by posting news about the book on my facebook/twitter page so it can create some buzz. Then I would contact fan clubs, celebrities, and personalities to endorse

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