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Liked It7 of 9 members found this review helpful “Great book... Didn't have any slow spots. Adds a whole sense of realness to the struggle in Afghanistan and what has happened there.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It17 of 32 members found this review helpful “Poorly constructed soap opera, that how I felt after punishing myself reading till the end .I fail to understand why ppl like this book that much ?What’s all this hype about it?A native writer from Afghanistan who decide to make some money coz he's smart enough to know what will please the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“i love this book i still have a couple f chapters left.....:::::))))”
Sky-Bug!!!!!!aka:skylynn ward wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A great book. I loved the writing style and the story. It has some very sad parts but is an overall good story.”
Scout03 wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I've heard about it and said it's kinda famous so i'm planning to read and looking forward to it :D”
Kim Ji Yun wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Beautiful and moving”
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“Amir, a well-to-do Pashtun boy, and Hassan, a Hazara and the son of Amir's father's servant train in kabul and kite fighting with each other. Amir’s father Baba loves both the boys, Amir always seems to feel as though he is not manly enough to live up to his father's expectations. He also carries a nagging fear that his own father blames him for his mother’s death during childbirth. A boy named Assef, a violent older boy with sadistic tendencies, blames Amir for socializing with a Hazara, according to Assef a less important race should only be in Hazarajat. He prepares to attack Amir with his steel knuckles, but Hassan bravely stands for Amir. Assef and his henchmen back off, but Assef says he will take revenge. Hassan is a successful "kite runner" for Amir, knowing where the kite will land without even watching it. Later on in the story, Amir wins the local tournament, and finally his Baba's praise. Hassan goes to run the last cut kite, a great trophy, for Amir. Unfortunately, Hassan runs into Assef and his two henchmen. Hassan refuses to give up Amir's kite, so Assef assaults him. Amirrealizes that Hassan has been gone for a long time and goes searches for him. He witnesses the assault, but is too scared to help him. Afterwards, for some time Hassan and Amir keep a distance from each other. A twist of events occur and Amir technically framed Hassan for stealing so he leaves freeing him of his guilt. But war breaks out and they both flee to California. One day he gets a call to find out that Hassan has passed away and he realizes the only way he can make it up to him is to go back and rescue him from an orphanage. I will keep the ending a secret.
Nadya Eddy wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I really enjoyed this story, of coarse the story was very sad and harsh, but it is very interesting to read. It shows exactly the opposite of what Lord of the Flies tries to convey. It shows that people will always go back and help someone in need to make it up to them. He went all the way back to Pakistan and received a harsh beating just to make it up to his old friend.
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“Fabulous window into lives and philosophies of a culture. Vividly drawn characters.”
Joanna Poppink, MFT wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Amazing novel. Not only does this book capture your attention from the start, it also leaves you constantly wondering what will happen next. Unlike many other books, The Kite Runner creates characters in which readers can feel sympathy and empathy for. As an accurate portrayal of many real-life events that may have occured in Afghanistan, this novel will take you through an emotional trip. Much like how J.R.R. Tolkien created a world in middle-earth, Khaled Hosseini has created a journey taking place in Afghanistan.”
KatyPerry wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The Kite Runner I found to be an excellent book. The book was very well written and Khaled Hosseini did a very good job of keeping his readers engaged in his book. Everything flowed together and there was not one point at which I was bored. “Once I picked up the book I was unable to put it down” I loved and hated the book at the same time. I hated how Amir’s last words to Hassan were when he betrayed him and never had the chance to speak to him again. While reading the book I had envisioned Amir, the protagonist, would be able to apologize and make up for all those years he had strained his friendship because of one mistake. However, after finishing the book I was satisfied by the ending of how Amir went through a journey to make up for his betrayal to Hassan by rescuing his son and standing up to the man he feared. In his journey, he experienced injustice and prejudice against individuals based on race. It showed how Amir and his father survived through the struggle. Also, how it had made Amir a better person and changed him for life. Khalad Hosseini did a good job portraying the injustice and prejudice against individuals and how they struggle through it and sometimes have to give up everything for a better life. I enjoyed this book very much and recommend anyone older than 14 to read it. Since, this novel displays many of the things individuals experience in life with their families and friends from despair to happiness. ”
Mehreen Akmal wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This novel is, by far, one of the most amazing pieces of literature I have ever read. The writing style is captivating, and pulls the reader in with its vivacious charm. Hosseini's words allow the reader to live vicariously through Amir (the protagonist) and feel the depth of his struggles on a personal level. Beyond the beautiful writing, the plot points are incredibly accurate in outlining real events in Afghan history. This book is like the best thing you've ever eaten--you want to both devour it and savour it, it is appealing in every manner, and it is so decadent that you feel almost at a loss when you've finished it. Touching, riveting, and at times outright shocking, The Kite Runner is an alluring novel which is sure to leave readers awestruck and hungry for more. ”
Fatima wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
