THE KITE RUNNER BY KHALED HOSSEINI ( BOOK REVIEW)

 

I'm not familiar with fiction because I prefer to read self-help books." I've read a lot of self-help books during my life. This was my first time reading a fiction novel, which had been recommended to me by a friend. I didn't even have a copy of the book, but she gave me "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, which was fantastic.

I have a newfound appreciation for fiction literature after reading this one. They allowed me to visualise a lot and gave me a lot of respect for the author.

The plot of "The Kite Runner" revolves around two buddies, Amir and Hassan. Amir comes from a wealthy family, while Hassan is from a low-income household. Hassan's family works as servants for Amir's family in Afghanistan in the 1970s. Despite their social class divides, the two lads create a strong friendship via their mutual interest in kite flying. The friendship between these two lads, the wealth of Afghanistan, nature, status, and the bond between people and their economic standing are all expressed in this novel.

However, Amir and Hassan's connection is put to the test when Hassan is viciously abused by a neighbourhood bully and Amir chooses not to assist. This event causes a split between the two friends, and Amir suffers from guilt as well as shame for betraying Hassan.

The story then follows Amir's journey as he leaves Afghanistan with his father for the United States, and later returns to Afghanistan as an adult to try to make apologies for his mistakes in the past. Along the way, he faces the realities of war-torn Afghanistan as well as the consequences of his actions.

I've been imagining myself living in Afghanistan for the past few days. I learned a lot about Afghan politics because to this book. We only hear about Afghanistan's terrorism, but this book displays the country's true beauty in the spring, winter, and summer. However, it makes us feel bad about the state of this country.

During the winter season, I can still see a blue, red, green, and yellow kite with a spool of thread and a long tail flying in the sky. I also see the kite runner going after the kite that was cut by whoever made it soar high. I can picture the grassy hillsides with the pomegranate tree where Amir and Hassan engraved their names as "Sultans of Kabul."

This book helped me comprehend the feelings of betrayal and the person who betrays someone. The character Hassan teaches you to do good for the person who has done you wrong. His story shows you that life is not easy, and at some point, you will be angry at Amir, but you will also feel sorry for him. His character is described as a boy who desires his father's affection, attention, and praise .The character of Amir's father also teaches you that there are many regrets in life.

Our lives are full of regrets, and the characters in this narrative are the same. Their conscience kills them alive, and while we may withstand physical pain, we cannot tolerate this suffering.

This book made me cry at several points, and when I read those pages, it didn't effect me as much, but after a while, it made me cry a lot. Betrayal hurts and makes you sick.

At some point, I felt bad for the individual who had betrayed someone, and I realised how their life had been changed. Also, the guy who longs for his father's love but finds that his father is unable to provide it is a mystery.

This book illustrates how Afghans' lives changed throughout the war and when the Taliban assumed control. It also discusses the Afghan economy and politics.

The lives of refugees are described with sadness and patriotism towards their homeland, even when it causes them great grief. Overall, "The Kite Runner" is a compelling examination of issues like as guilt, redemption, loyalty, betrayal, and the complicated relationship between fathers and sons. The book paints a vivid picture of Afghan culture and history, as well as the ways in which turmoil in politics and violence can impact ordinary people's lives.

"It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend”