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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a beautiful story (not to mention the first Afghan book to be written in English). The novel follows Amir, a boy living in Afghanistan with his father, Baba. The two have been living by themselves since Amir's mother died during childbirth. Well, not really alone. The servant, Ali, and his son, Hassan, live in a hut in the backyard. While they may be servants, Baba looks to them as family. Hassan and Amir grow up together and become friends.  Amir, who narrates events, is disarmingly honest even about his own failures and shortcomings, and the other characters are beautifully drawn. Hassan is especially endearing, his trusting and unquestioning loyalty to Amir bringing a lump to the throat and tears to the eyes.

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This is a fabulous book

A riveting story which looks at the themes of family, forgiveness and friendship.

Eva Morton

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The Kite runner

Tried to like this book, but whether it was the characters, the location or the content, I felt the over-hyping did it no service.

colette torley

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An extraordinary novel

This is a gritty novel, the beauty and violence of Afghanistan comes to life. The customs and food and smells of the city; the desolation of life and the loss of the country to madmen who destroy a culture so varied and rich. As tender as it is brutal, a fine book.

Julie McNeill

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Does it make a good film?

Loved the book. haven't got around to seeing the film yet -can anyone tell me if it's worth seeing?

Claire Gruber

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