BOOK REVIEW #3: THE KITE RUNNER

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 11^th had created. 

I think this novel is a worthwhile read and you should give it a try.

May Allah bless. J

Kaa