We have just started reading a book named The Kite Runner, a book written by Khaled Hosseini. I will write some posts on the blog while I’m reading. This is what I’ve read so far and my opinion about the book:
A young boy named Amir lives in Kabul with his highly respected father, Baba. They have the greatest house in town, and a servant named Ali. Ali`s son, Hassan and Amir are best friends. Amir sees Hassan as his servant, and is embarrassed by calling him a friend in public.
The kite run is a huge competition in Kabul, and Amir and Hassan are participating. Amir is steering the kite and destroying for the other contestants, while Hassan is running around collecting the kites. One of the kites ends up in a dark alley, and Hassan has to get it. He meets two elder boys which demands him to give them the kite. Hassan refuses to hand it over, since the kite is for Amir. Therefore he gets raped, while Amir is watching.
So far, I really like the book. I’ve just started, but I can’t stop reading. Khaled Hosseini has an interesting way of writing, simple but impressive at the same time. So far I have gotten to know the characters and their relationships to each other. I’m looking forward to continue reading.
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I regret not commenting on this earlier. You have written a lot about this book. That is great!
SvarSlett