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I listened to this story as an audio book, read by the author. I think that Hosseini writes a good story. I learned some things about the culture and history of Afghanistan that I did not know before. As for the characters: In listening to an interview of Khaled Hosseini for BCC World Book club, I learned that Hassan represented good, Assef represented evil, and in Amir we see good and evil at war within the same person. In spite of this polarization of personalities, I still found the character
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Finally got around to this one. I liked that the author made it feel like an autobiography. He did a good job evoking what it felt like to grow up as his protagonist did. The storyline was interesting, and I found it appealing that it was sort of like a fairytale, which would also have appealed to Amir and Hasaan.
I listened to this, rather than reading it, and I think that made me like it more. Things that are grating on the page sometimes are less so in audio. Even still, I didn't like Hosseini ...more
I listened to this, rather than reading it, and I think that made me like it more. Things that are grating on the page sometimes are less so in audio. Even still, I didn't like Hosseini ...more
A wonderful read - thought-provoking and powerful. Key characters are Amir, son of a relatively wealthy and somewhat popular entrepreneur, and Hassan, a servant boy whose father was a boy with Ali's father. As the story unfolds, Ali finds himself betraying his best friend and the friendship fades, particularly on Ali's part.
Hassan is the best kite runner in Kabul. In competition, boys fly kites with tar coated strings studded with glass pieces to cut the strings of other kites. The winner is th ...more
Hassan is the best kite runner in Kabul. In competition, boys fly kites with tar coated strings studded with glass pieces to cut the strings of other kites. The winner is th ...more
This book drew me in at the beginning, and didn't let go of me until the end. The story of Amir and Hassan was compelling, and the author's style mesmerizing. The backdrop of Afghanistan was an added bonus. It's amazing to me how split the ratings for this book are -- lots of 5*, and also lots of 1* & 2*. I read those who rated it low, but they just don't persuade me. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and it left me with things to think about long after I was done. What more could I ask for?
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Feb 26, 2011
Danie
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Anne (Booklady) Molinarolo
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Athena Macmillan
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