"The Kite Runner" is a charming tale that revolves around the life of an Afghani who migrates to America, telling his story from his guilt-laden past in Afghanistan to his hopes of building a better life in America. While the book wasn't written as well as I'd hoped, it is beautiful at times in its simple prose and raw display of emotion.
The main value of this book is that it teaches the reader a lot about Afghan culture, which I was shamefully ignorant of before I read this book. While the scenarios in this book are somewhat unbelievable, the characters are depicted in an extremely realistic manner, revealing Hosseini's amazing ability to tell the story of an individual with an almost Tolstoy-esque intimacy.
I love Hosseini's characters because they are portrayed so realistically, so intimately: even our protagonist, Assef, has devastating flaws and a guilt-ridden past that makes him understandably human. Baba, his father, is a strong-willed atheist with a fierce love of Ronald Reagan and a devastating machismo that causes him to disapprove of his artsy, emotional son. While Baba is lovable in his bravery and his ability to stand up for what's right, he is still too harsh and unloving towards Assef, whom he has not forgiven for killing his wife during his birth.
This story certainly left an impression on me, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a quick and educational, fun read. Not only does it educate about Afghani culture but it portrays an intimate tale of guilt and redemption. Good, quick, easy, interesting read!Get more detail about The Kite Runner.
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