“It is actually as good as everyone says it is. In fact, it's better. So emotional, moreso than any other 'emotional' book I've ever read, and so interesting when it comes to the stuff about Afghanistan life and such. I probably wouldn't have read this if my English Literature teacher hadn't given it to us - I don't usually click well with books dealing with other cultures - but hell, am I glad I did. I really, really related to young Amir in more ways than one, especially personality-wise (not that I've witnessed any rapes, however...) and actually enjoyed reading about his growth and search for redemption. His story was just heartbreaking, not to mention poor Hassan's. I actually burst into tears when the quote "For you a thousand times over" was mentioned again near the end. The whole thing's just beautiful, despite being pretty horrific in places. Definitely my new favourite book, and will be for a long times. I just know that everything I read from now on will be boring in comparison - The Kite Runner is that powerful.”
Aimee wrote this review Thursday, October 15 2009.
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