The Kite Runner by Khaled Hossaini
The Kite Runner is another very beautiful and poignant book that has the ability to touch your heart and steal a place in it. It talks about the redemption of a boy named Amir from his horrible past. It is a story of love, friendship, redemption, family set in Afghanistan.
"For you, a thousand times over."
This book can wrench your heart and probably squeeze out a few tears from your eyes as well. It fully embodies what it is to love, to lose, to grieve and to suffer. It takes the reader on a journey so poignant and powerful, you can feel all the emotions of the character. Beautifully embellished culture and pieces of traditions from Afghanistan make frequent cameos in the book. The war torn country perhaps reflects the state of Amir's heart as well and beautiful symbolisms and naunces make the book a literary masterpiece.
Books like these are not really my type, and yet managed to make me love it. A beautiful book, worthy of a place on your shelf.
Rating: ★★★(3/5)
Review by Elizabeth Turner