The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Time to read: 4.5 hours
Pages: 315 (on my 2012 Sony eReader)
TL:DR – This is a great book. 5 stars.
The Kite Runner is a book that deserves to have more said
about it. It doesn’t matter how much has been said already, more needs to be
said.
While I didn’t think the writing was anything above average,
the emotions that the story managed to evoke were nothing short of
breathtaking. The characters felt real and drove the whole thing. I often found
myself both hating and loving several of the characters. This book is a beautiful
tragedy. From the main character Amir’s betrayl of his best friend Hassan, to Hassan
continuing to love him despite Amir so desperately seeking the punishment he
feels he deserves. The wonderful revenge of Hassan’s son blinding Assir, and
the bittersweet devotion Amir gives to his nephew, perfectly reflecting the
dedication Hassan had for Amir when they were children.
This book rent my heart in a way that only one other book
has been able to do so, and the emotions wrought are the perfect example of why
literature is still my favourite form of media consumption. This is the kind of book that makes you put down your phone and allow yourself to get lost into an entirely different culture.
