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I really loved this book. I made the mistake of watching the movie first but the movie was outstanding so I thought I should read the book too. The book was even better of course. The best thing about this novel is the coming of age story of Amir. I would love to be able to teach this book to my students. I think they could relate to being put in a situation where no matter which path you choose, it is bad! I also learned a little about Afghanistan which prompted me to do some further research.
Thought it’s about time for me to read this book, since everybody, and I mean EVERYBODY, has read it.
Great start. I was already teary on the first dozen of pages or so. Although after going further, I found myself sometimes on the brink of worry that the book would be too soap-opera like. It just seemed to be at the tip of being sad in a nice heartbreaking way, or cliche and cheesy. It could easily go one way or the other. But at the end though, I think I would give the book a break and forget a ...more
Great start. I was already teary on the first dozen of pages or so. Although after going further, I found myself sometimes on the brink of worry that the book would be too soap-opera like. It just seemed to be at the tip of being sad in a nice heartbreaking way, or cliche and cheesy. It could easily go one way or the other. But at the end though, I think I would give the book a break and forget a ...more
If I had to give an honest review of this book I would say that it was a love/hate relationship. At times I hated it. There are some events depicted which are terrible and you don't want to think of them. I almost put the book down but was assured that if I kept reading I would not be disappointed. This was true. The character development throughout the book adds to the emotion of events and in the end you feel the protagonist is successful because he has grown and learned. It is a very real por
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I love this book! I have been reading a lot of good books lately but this was just blew me away. It is so intense all the way through and very powerful. It was such a page turner and the writing is magnificent. I didn't want it to end! I can't wait for the movie!
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Highly emotional, totally readable.
Jun 29, 2007
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