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ASIN: 1594480001
ID #109332
The Kite Runner   (Rated: 13+)
Product Type: Book
Reviewer: Dr Taher writes again! Author Icon
Review Rated: E
Amazon's Price: $ 11.00
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Summary of this Book...
This is Khaled Hosseni's debut novel. It traces the story of Amir, the son of an affluent Afghani man and his friendship with Hassan, a lowly Hazara boy who stays in his household. It takes you on a journey that starts from peaceful Afghanistan (= Kabul) and over the years, to a strife-torn land ruled by the radical Taliban. However, it is not a historical novel per se. It is an account of boys who grow up into men with real feelings. It is a story of pain, of disloyalty, of cowardice, of realisation, and finally, of redemption.
This type of Book is good for...
Everyone who loves to read good books. It will appeal to almost anyone.
I especially liked...
The beautiful language, the characterisation, the story of a country little understood by all of us, and the powerful tale that is woven by Hosseni.
I didn't like...
In the middle, the story tends to become a bit slow, but it builds up momentum very swiftly.
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to...
Recommend it to everyone!
This Book made me feel...
Inspired to write like Hosseni, and to want to read his recent book, "A Thousand Splendid Suns".
The author of this Book...
www.khaledhosseni.com
I recommend this Book because...
It is a powerful story of relationships, and it is said with honesty and simplicity. There are lessons in it for all of us.
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