Introductory Post

The Kite Runner written by Khaled Hosseini (Published by Riverhead Books, Copyright April 27, 2004) Is “The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption; and an exploration of the power of fathers over sons—their love, their sacrifices, their lies. A sweeping story of family, love, and friendship told against the devastating backdrop of the history of Afghanistan over the last thirty years, The Kite Runner is an unusual and powerful novel that has become a beloved, one-of-a-kind classic” (Hosseini, Khaled). This novel has 372 pages.

Unwisely, I started reading The Kite Runner last October not realizing that I had blogs to write; I am now near the end of the book. I do remember a feeling of sheer angst when I was about to read the book because after I had read the synopsis of this novel, I then realized that this would be the first book that I would read that talks about the troubles of the Middle East. From the news and newspaper headlines as of recent years, I knew that the topics that were to be discussed in the book were realistic problems that citizens (from these parts of the world) deal with every single day of their lives. Did I look forward to reading this novel? No. I did not. Simply because of when I hear about the chaos caused by war the civilians have no choice, but to endure it. They have no choice on whether they can escape the war zones and save themselves. They watch their families and friends be picked off one by one. It leaves me with the feeling of deep sorrow and hopelessness that I don't have the power to help them escape that terror.

An online book review by Linda is found here: 

1. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8947952

Work Cited

1. Hosseini, Khaled. "The Kite Runner." Khaled Hosseini. 2005. Accessed 02/08/15  <http://khaledhosseini.com/books/the-kite-runner/synopsis/>