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A review by booksthatstay
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
5.0
What is the biggest sin a man can do? "There is only one sin and that is theft. When you lie, you steal someone's right to the truth" Amir's baba told him and this haunted Amir for most of his life.
This is the story of Amir and Hassan, two young boys in war torn Kabul, both experts in kite flying. This is the story of their friendship, betrayal and redemption. The Kite Runner had me thrilled and moved, both at the same time.
Amir, a son who wanted his father to be as proud of him as he was of Hassan, even though Hassan was his servant's kid, was not so courageous as a child, but wanted to look like one in his father's eyes, even at the cost of betraying his only friend and lying to his father.
Hassan, a young courageous hazara, who was not only brave, selfless and intelligent, but also loyal to Amir, always protected Amir through his quick wits.
Life did give one more chance to Amir to be good again, but was he able to brave the odds this time?
Just like Hassan would happily be there of Amir and run to lengths to catch kites cut down by Amir, saying " for you, a thousand times over", will Amir be able to be there for Hassan, for once?
This too, like A Thousand Splendid Suns, is a beautiful and heartwrenching novel by @khosseini, a must read that will stir your heart and leave you hopeful.
This is the story of Amir and Hassan, two young boys in war torn Kabul, both experts in kite flying. This is the story of their friendship, betrayal and redemption. The Kite Runner had me thrilled and moved, both at the same time.
Amir, a son who wanted his father to be as proud of him as he was of Hassan, even though Hassan was his servant's kid, was not so courageous as a child, but wanted to look like one in his father's eyes, even at the cost of betraying his only friend and lying to his father.
Hassan, a young courageous hazara, who was not only brave, selfless and intelligent, but also loyal to Amir, always protected Amir through his quick wits.
Life did give one more chance to Amir to be good again, but was he able to brave the odds this time?
Just like Hassan would happily be there of Amir and run to lengths to catch kites cut down by Amir, saying " for you, a thousand times over", will Amir be able to be there for Hassan, for once?
This too, like A Thousand Splendid Suns, is a beautiful and heartwrenching novel by @khosseini, a must read that will stir your heart and leave you hopeful.