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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...
A touching tale of two boys in Afghanistan. What I took away from this book is a lesson about race, class, and humanity. I fought to get this book on the school approved list and now it's a book most students will read. Hosseini's style is easy to follow, and flows well, but I praise him most for his heartfelt description and the beauty of symbol that he weaves throughout the book. At the time I read this I had an exchange student from Afghanistan in my 10th grade World Lit. class. She told me t
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I found this book so good. I read after reading a few girly books in a row so it was a nice change of pace. I have the worst time articulating myself about books because I read so fast but it was a great story of famil and friendship. It was also interesting to learn more abot the middle eastern culture
This is a favorite I want to come back and read. Everyone in my bookclub was moved by the story. It is such a page turner and has shocking, touching twists.
Oct 11, 2007
Katy
marked it as to-read
Aug 01, 2008
Abby Mannelin
marked it as to-read
