Book Review: The Kite Runner

Carrie, I only read non fiction. The Kite Runner, though, was highly recommended by someone who also only reads non fictions.

It is terrific - well written, sad and a beautiful story of relationships.

The author was scheduled to come out with another book this past summer, but didn’t make the deadline. I’d rather wait for another “great read”.

I loved this book!

It was hard to remember that it was fiction. I wonder how much was drawn from real life events.

Mary Jo, you are SO right! It was really difficult remembering the events and characters weren’t real.

I second (third?fourth?) your review - fantastic book. Mary, I was also disappointed that his second book wasn’t out this summer but will keep my eyes open.

I love Hosseini’s confrontation with pivotal issues that are still prevalent in Afghanistan today. Paramount Vantage, the studio producing the film, postponed the release date back six weeks in an attempt to ensure the safety of the young actors in the film. The controversial rape scene and the political unrest between the Hazara and Pashtun are showcased in the movie http://www.kiterunnermovie.com It is a shame that the very topics Hosseini discusses in his novel are still, obviously, present today - so much so that a mere ind

“The Kite Runner” an awesome book, great attention to details. Every single page made me cry, laugh, warmed up my heart with love, and made me angry… I cried non-stop throughout the book.