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 Must read October 9, 2008
The book is fascinating, throws you into a world that is hard to comprehend for some and yet a lot of what is being described are things everyone of us "westerners" feels and does as well.
A must read.
Review for the original Kite Runner October 9, 2008
This review is for the original Kite Runner - I have not read the illustrated version:
The book is fascinating, throws you into a world that is hard to comprehend for some and yet a lot of what is being described are things everyone of us "westerners" feels and does as well.
A must read.
The Voice October 8, 2008
Awesome book, I so wanted to take this young man outside and strangle him! The rollercoaster this story takes you on is great. I felt so much anger toward the main character. How could someone be so cold! Then sorrow when death entered the story. And the end was an wonderful release. This is a very intense read. I must say I had to put this book down several times...but only for a few minutes.
Beautifully touching story! October 6, 2008
There are few books that have moved me in all my life, & Kite Runner is definitely one of them. I was so moved, I found my eyes tearing up occasionally. The author did an extraordinary job with the story. It was beautifully written & powerfully moving. I did not want the story to end. Listen to the audio version if you can. The author himself is the narrator & he does a great job story telling as well! I highly recommend this book!
Heart wrenching tale of friendship and growing up! October 2, 2008
Every time i think about Amir and Hassan the hazara boy - my heart warm's up!
The emotional roller coaster that Amir rides even now makes me think that this is a memoir by Khaled and not a fiction.
the Taliban and the Afghan setting are portrayed wonderfully. Amir's insensitivity towards Hasan after his rape and the conflicts that he goes through are dumbfounding.
I am going to regret putting this out to the world but - here you go! I cried for Amir's immaturity and wept for Hassan's maturity, the phrase "For you a thousand times, Agha!" is carved on my soul for eternity.
It is a must read for friendship and loyalty from a man's perspective - and Khaled Hosseini is in my favorite writers list - with the top guns!
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