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The Kite Runner
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January 6, 2009

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Katie
This is definitely an eye-opening must-read about the Afghan culture and the beginning of the Taliban reign of terror. I think that one must be open to reading the content before judging the book in whole. We are very fortunate in the U.S. and most of Europe as a "civilized" and "progressive" culture where discrimination doesn't blatantly rule and terrorize the streets. However, the "incidents" mentioned in the book do unfortuneately happen and we must be open to hearing about them so that we ma ...more
Maria
Dec 27, 2009 rated it it was amazing
i knew this book was special before i was even half way through it, but i dont think i knew just how special it really was until i finished it. its so hard to describe the feeling after reading such a book as this one. i feel as though i am in a daze, my mind just keeps running through this amazing story. the emotions that this book conjures are astounding. i have read hundreds of books in my 15 years, but i think i have learned the most from this one. i cant even describe this book to you prope ...more
Kelsey Ford
Sep 08, 2009 rated it it was amazing
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Sep 11, 2009 marked it as to-read
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Jennifer
Sep 25, 2009 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Melissa Laird
Jan 15, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Heather (DeathByBook)
Jun 29, 2010 marked it as to-read
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