Author: Khaled Hosseini
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Rating: 4/5
Reviewed by: Sai Praneeth Vupputuri, Grade 9, Manthan School
Kite Runner a captivating story of treachery and reclamation, had me exhilarated and has provoked my thought simultaneously. It is the recount of Amir’s past with Hassan, a recount of brother like relationship between two young boys. The story begins in Kabul, Afghanistan during the 1970s; when life was troubled for Amir in Afghanistan but shortly thereafter the Russians begin their invasion that would forever change the background of Kabul. The sudden change in climate has forced Amir and his father “Baba”, to move to America and leave all their riches behind in Kabul. Subsequently the story is all about the correction of his mistake he committed in the past.
Amir is the son of rich Pashtun, fast approaching his manhood. His friend, servant belongs to the socially inferior group known as Hazaras. Amir and Hassan live together in a posh part of Kabul where Hassan …show more content…
My personal favourite part of the book would be the resilience showed by Amir to correct his mistakes; his courage to take on any obstacle for the peace of his mind but on the other side in my opinion Amir’s life in America could have been emphasized on a little more. The surprising part of this is that the author has been able to paint a vivid picture in our mind only using simple and easy to understand words.
Kite runner is about sense of destiny and neutrality, of good overcoming bad whatever the odds may be. This book is a must-read, ¬regardless of their age, gender, or which country they are from. It delivers an inescapable message that will warm up even the coldest of the hearts, light up darkest of the