I loved both books with all my heart! Both reads are quite psychological from the point of view of several characters within each story.

The Kite Runner is about a powerful kinship between Amir and his friend Hassan in the once peaceful Afghanistan. Hassan is Amir’s father’s servant’s son. Whenever a bully came, Hassan stepped in and stopped it. One day a bully named Assef came and did something so bad to Hassan that he did not come out of his room for months. This caused his father to think there was something wrong with his Amir and his son’s relationship. Because of this, Hassan’s father and Hassan quit being Amir’s servants More...

Mi ha turbato profondamente questo libro e faticherò a riprendere in mano un prodotto di questo scrittore.. so che è da struzzi e sostanzialmente da stronzi mettere la testa nella sabbia e fare finta che certe cose non esistano, ma ho pianto dalla terza pagina all'ultima e ogni volta che ci penso mi fa stare davvero male. Continuo a dirmi che io per loro non posso fare niente, ma non so se è vero.

Not reading Kite Runner...but Thousand Suns. Going OK - but the style is a bit plonkly, esp as my last book was Middlesex and I just couldn't put it down. I keep getting tempted to quit...I'm not one for keeping going with books if they don't grab me...but I persist - mainly as this comes highly recommended by my elder daughter, a great reader with whom I mostly share bookish opinions...

3 stelle per "Il cacciatore di aquiloni".

Primo romanzo di Hosseini. Carino, storia a
tratti commovente. Mi aspettavo qualcosa
di più, ma nel complesso è stata una
piacevole lettura. =)



4 stelle per "Mille splendidi soli".

Molto più bello questo secondo lavoro
dell'autore! Storia bellissima!!! Lo consiglio
molto di più del primo! Merita davvero.

Quite like the experienced reading both Khaled Hosseine's book both strike the topic of life in a messy war. I felt tremendous pity on the characters misfortune but i think the is what the author really want as a message the reality of war. Nice read but I don't advice reading when your pregnant coz you might end up crying a lot due to hormones.

I read the hard-backed version I borrowed from the library. Though painful to absorb its stories of cruelty to ordinary people from oppressive regimes, I appreciated the personal story of guilt and the search for forgiveness. Also insightful, is the view of the Afghan immigrant in northern California.

After reading this book I actually started understanding and respecting my mother , or may be my grandmother more and more! I must say that the author could see through the heart of these women very honestly! His women are so real, the society is so very much true... A very much worth read.

The Kite Runner's 384 pages turned quickly. It's a father-son story, as oppposed to A Thousand Splendid Suns' 384 pages which provide a voice of hope for the women of Afhganistan. Both of these protagonists suffer, suffer, suffer. A Thousand Splendid Suns provides a much darker tale.

I loved the way I could be so easily transported into the lives of women from such a different culture from my own. I was inspired and uplifted by the resilience shown by the characters in the book in spite of oppression and limitations imposed by their culture.

I just absolutely loved both of these. I loved Kite Runner so much I thought Splendid Suns would be "really good" at best in comparison but I fell in love with the story really quickly and never let go. I also really enjoyed the movie... A rarity indeed!

A Thousand Splendid Suns was such an eye opener about women and how they are treated in Afghanistan. I would encourage all women to read this for a better understanding of women in other countries. So sad how a lie and war can change lives.

These are not for the faint of heart. He writes in a believable manor. A Thousand Splendid Suns made me thank God that I was born into the family and culture I was. Ther are many places on earth were being a woman is not an easy thing.

I really enjoyed a look into Afghanistan's history, as well as it's present. I learned more about the culture and the pride of the males, which in Canada, comes across sometimes as rude. The story was good, and kept a great pace.

The thousand splendid suns should be read by all those who are fighting out there so that they will have a true picture of the impact of their actions and how the common man's dreams are shattered.

I had mixed feelings about The Kite Runner. It tells the story of two best friends, and the aftermath of a horrible incident with one. While the book is very well written and provides some insight into the history of Afghanistan, the main character inspires no sympathy, and is a very training reading. A Thousand Splendid Suns on the other hand is one of the best books I have read. It is about two women whose lives are forever binded when they are forced to marry a brutish man. From the beginning More...

Loved both of these books. They were so descriptive and easy to read. I felt like I was there. I cried, laughed, felt anger and all the other feelings that were portrayed in these books...

Un altro libro realistico di K. Hosseini che presenta la condizione della donna.
Molto coinvolgente. Dopo due anni ho ancora vivi nella mia mente degli episodi descritti nel libro.

Loved learning about the history, culture, and traditions of Afghanistan. A different perspective than what we have seen in the media. Both novels are tragic and sad, but show reality.

Khaled Hosseini threw me into the homes and streets of Afghanistan and I could feel almost every emotion conveyed in the book. One of the best reads ever.

These were not books I would have picked myself. The first one was recommended to me and I loved it. That led me to read the 2nd one which I also loved.

Could not put the kite runner down. It is so emotional, totally recommend this book. Thousand splendid suns - was expecting more, although still a good read

The Kite Runner:
Its one of the best books I have read. Not that I have read too many.Nevertheless, i would still like to share my opinion of the book. There are so many aspects that I really liked about this one. I am touched by Hassan's innocent, undoubting faith in his best friend Amir. 'A thousand times over for you'...is one of the most stirring lines of the book.

A thousand splendid suns:
I had a lot of expectations of this book and had waited quite a long time to get it. Khaled Husseini's w More...

Good book, good writing. It was difficult to get through because of the subject matter, and to read it once was enough. Everyone should read this.

Both of these books are great novels set in Afganistan. Give a feel for the country and the people and the religious furvor of the people.

Loved the information about Afganistan... The talibans history... great store of history along with the tragic story of woman.

The Kite Runner is one Amazing read!! Recommended by a great mate and a terrific read! A Thousand Spendid Suns even better

two great books..first one deals with the Afgan men. and the second with how the Afgan women are treated. Both books are rivoting

Great books. Interesting to get the woman's perspective in "Splendid Suns". quite graphic in descriptions but necessary.

This very book I read after have watched its film. I was drawn to Kabul and how it became my destination to visit..