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Task #20: Read a middle grade book that doesn’t take place in the U.S. or the UK
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After 20 years, I reread this book for some reading challenge - and it is still very good! Moving, unbelievably heartbreaking, especially that I know more about Afghanistan situation nowadays.. So sad that this book can still be relevant after 20 years.. but also amazing how the writing feels so timeless. I just hope Hosseini will write something new soon...
After 20 years, I reread this book for some reading challenge - and it is still very good! Moving, unbelievably heartbreaking, especially that I know more about Afghanistan situation nowadays.. So sad that this book can still be relevant after 20 years.. but also amazing how the writing feels so timeless. I just hope Hosseini will write something new soon...
Thoroughly enjoyed this book after the first two chapters. I didn't want to put it down! Found him frustrating as a child but certainly more compelling as an adult.
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Even though much of the story involved a series of highly unlikely events, I found it to be a little bit too predictable. For me, I guess the lovely descriptions of the culture and the dearness of Hassan made it enjoyable.
Mar 18, 2009
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