Initially, I’d loovveeee to write a review on any of Mitch
Albom’s novel. But then, who wouldn’t know how great his works, ayte? So I’d
like to deviate the spotlight to a novel I read last summer; “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini.
The book is Hosseini’s debut novel. The setting takes place
in Afghanistan around the year of 1970s.
To sum up, it revolves around two boys named Amir and Hassan. Amir is
the son of a wealthy Kabul merchant, member of the ruling caste of Pashtuns while
Hassan, his servant and constant companion is a Hazara, a despised and
impoverished caste. Their uncommon bond is torn by Amir’s choice to abandon his
friend during the increasing religious and political tension of the dying years
of Afghan monarchy. Nevertheless, the strength of the bond between the two boys
brings Amir back in a journey to make amends for the wrongs against the only
true friend he ever had.
This novel is a deeply affecting one.
Even if the beginning
wasn't very interesting or attention-grabbing, I couldn't put the book down till
the end. I can really indulge in Hosseini's description of scenes and in terms
of moving the story forward. The very best part of the novel is its warm
portrayal of the mixed culture of Afghanistan and how it illustrates the
picture of real Afghanistan as a living place before the coup, before the
Soviet invasion, and above all, the Taliban and the impacts that September 11th
had created.
I think this novel is a worthwhile read and you should give it a
try.
May Allah bless. J
Kaa
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