I finally finished reading The Kite Runner, after having it by my bed for almost two months. Ironically, I read the last 90% of the book between Monday and Tuesday evenings. It’s really quite an amazing work — Hosseini does a terrific job of portraying the deeper emotions of the narrator. After all that I had heard about the graphic nature of the book, I was pleasantly surprised to find that much of those comments had been exaggerated. By the time you’re halfway through the book, you have already developed a strong tie with the main character and his father. I’d definitely suggest it to any adult — it’s certainly not meant to be read by young children, but high school juniors and seniors should be able to handle the subject matter.
Learn more about The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns at www.khaledhosseini.com.
