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The Kite Runner

Khaled Hosseini

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. Week 3: Book Turned Into Movie

* Week 3: Introduction
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May 20, 2007 Heather rated it it was amazing

This book was not what I expected. I usually don't read books that don't have a description on the back. (The paperback version of this book has only quotes from reviews.) But I picked it up anyway because I'd heard only good things about it. I'm glad I did. This book was at times raw and painful to read, but wholly spectacular in its descriptions of Afghanistan. I would definitely read it again. ...more

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Oct 21, 2007 E rated it it was amazing

It is so good, I cried! A lot. Both from the beautiful writing and the line "for you, a thousand times over" I cried. Everyone should read this book (instead of seeing the movie, even though that is probably good too) In this country, we're given such a bleak image all the time of Afghanistan...and this book really brings life and hope and color to that image. ...more

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Jun 21, 2009 Dawn rated it it was amazing

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This book brought to light how truly horrifying war and conflict can be across generations in Afghanistan. It is a candid tale and the author does not shy away from telling stories of tragedy and of childhood innocence lost.

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