Written by the author of The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns tells of the lives of two Afghani women whose lives intertwine during the chaotic power struggle that has occupied that country during the recent decades. While I didn’t feel that A Thousand Splendid Suns was as moving nor as powerful as The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns is definitely geared toward a different audience, so my take on the novel might be a bit biased. I think it’s safe to say that females will relate much better to the characters in Hosseini’s latest book than to those in The Kite Runner. As an older brother, I thought some parts of A Thousand Splendid Suns to be more disturbing than the graphic nature of The Kite Runner, but that stems more from my revulsion of misogyny rather than any overly graphic content.
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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. |
Devon Knowles I currently work in Bangkok, Thailand as an analyst for a US-based company. When I'm not crunching numbers or fighting traffic, I enjoy cycling, cooking, and even a little modern literature. My background is in computer science, which shows in my enthusiasm for Android development.
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