Wednesday, November 15, 2006

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini


This book is a must read!!! A classic in modern times!!!
Amir and Hassan enjoy a wonderful friendship against the backdrop of an Afghanistan that is soon to be devastated. Amir and his father have to flee the country.
Can Amir ever forget the kite runner? Why this feeling of guilt? Is there hope in the future?
The first Afghan novel to be written in English, the book provides a profound interfusion of relationships, betrayal, hope, honour, sacrifice and redemption.
Discover this book for yourself. It's a book you will always remember.

3 comments:

Esther Casey said...

I enjoyed this book as well, it gives items you hear on the news a real context that you can relate to.

Anne Morgan said...
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Anne Morgan said...

If you would like to read a fascinating article about kite flying in Kabul - complete with photos, go to http://www.afghana.com/Entertainment/Gudiparanbazi.htm