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 enlarge | Author: Khaled Hosseini
Publisher: Bloomsbury UK
Category: Book
Buy Used: $49.99
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Rating:  2517 reviews
Sales Rank: 1987326
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 324
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.8 x 1.3
ISBN: 0747566526
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780747566526
ASIN: 0747566526
Publication Date: January 2003
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 All that an exceptional book should be. October 28, 2008
This novel offers so much to the reader. To say it is entertaining would be to trivialize the work. The Afghan culture is one that sees little attention in American literary markets (hopefully this changes) and is often misrepresented. Hosseini enlightens readers to the culture, while also providing a story that explores universal topics that transcend cultural boundaries including love, loss, friendship, regret, grief, joy, shame, and memories that haunt and comfort. For reasons I cannot recall, I picked up this novel many times and declined to read it in favor of some other selection. I am sorry I waited so long to read it as it is wonderful and now ranks in my ten best books list. Additionally, it moved me to count my blessings, including living in a country that believes in human rights and where I live safe and free. Readers of Hosseini's novel will feel an emotional attachment to the characters, which are some of the most realistic beings in literature. It is a well written, suspenseful, intelligent, and cathartic read.
heartbreaking tale of loyalty October 27, 2008
This universally-themed novel is set against war-torn Afghanistan. I admit that I didn't know much about the setting when I first started reading the book, yet the author totally drew me in and I felt like I was there with the characters. The story is heartwrenching and timeless. I absolutely loved it and couldn't put it down.
A Masterpiece October 25, 2008
Found this title secondhand by accident, and I feel almost guilty I never heard of it. Though missing action, spontaneity and unpredictability, the descriptions and character development had me turning pages all damn night. Finished in one day. This and "A Thousand Splendid Suns" are must reads. Timeless, yet topical. Both taking place in Afghanistan, covering the political and catastrophic events taking place. I won't spoil the story or details, but it really draws you in with the bizarre, gritty conflicts of simple daily life struggles.
Heartbreaking, yet very touching story October 22, 2008
From the very first paragraph of this book, one can tell it will be impossible to put down. "I became what I am today at the age of twelve, on a frigid overcast day in the winter of 1975....Looking back now, I realize I have been peeking into that deserted alley for the last twenty-six years." These few sentances automatically catch the readers attention. The friendship that exist between Amir and Hassan, can be felt by readers throughout the beginning of the book. The words used by the author creates such vivid detail that you instantly feel as though you are part of the action. This book is a roller coaster of emotions that hits very high points along with extremely low points. This novel is definitely worth reading!
 the destruction of Afghanistan as reflected in a family melodrama October 20, 2008
'The Kite Runner' is certainly an interesting read. It is written as if were a memoir by a man recounting his boyhood in Kabul in the 1970s and how his past catches up with him twenty years later while living in California. So convincing is this memoir format that I had to keep reminding myself 'The Kite Runner' is indeed fiction. Although the story itself is immensely readable and oftentimes heartwarming, tragic or downright horrific, ultimately the author overcooks it a bit; the story grows to become somewhat unrealistic. On the other hand the author does a masterful job in describing life in Kabul during very turbulent years and he educates the reader on various Afghan customs and prejudices.
Bottom line: entertaining and educational. Strongly recommended.
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