The Kite Runner Reviews

Today I read The Kite Runner, a novel by by Khaled Hosseini, who with his father's family travelled to America to escape the Taliban.  I actually mean that -- today. All 400 pages.  In two hours and 30 minutes on a flight from Dayton, Ohio to Houston Texas. — The Kite Runner Story Line A young man, (Amir),coming of age story, finding out that the world around him is not as he thinks, he struggles with his desire to act one way, (a writer) while attempting to achieve his father's love.  His actions while he is growing up lead both him and his hazara.… read full review »

"For you, a thousand times..." — There are certain phrases in great novels that not only sound poetic, but also encapsulate the larger theme that the author is expressing in the story.  I won't give away the reasons, but the above phrase brought tears to my eyes, burrowed into my soul, and resonated with me long after the story concluded. — With his much-heralded story, The Kite Runner, author Khaled Hosseini brings the abstract news stories of life in Afghanistan into focus so that readers can view the abstraction of a foreign culture in a fundamentally relatable story;… read full review »

    I'd like to start out by saying I haven't read a whole novel since I graduated from highschool about 5 years ago.   I was reading reviews about this book and decided I'd try to pick up reading as a hobby again.  I loved it!  Its as simple as that!  From the moment I started reading it I couldn't put it down.  This book has excellent hooks and it wasn't as predictable as some of the other novels I have read (many years ago of course!).  I've very excited that there is a movie for this book.  I can't wait to see it.  — … read full review »

This book is not to for the weak!  It was heart wrenching!  There are shocking moments on every page!  I couldn't put it down!  My son has all the loud obnoxious toys and I was into this book-I could read through all of it!  I sat up until 3 am two nights in a row because I couldn't stop reading! … read full review »

i heard about this book from a coworker.  i purchased it and then read it in 2 days.  i could not put it down.  it was such an insight to the middle east way of living and their way of thinking.  i made me appreciate the country i live in and made me so thankful for all that i have.  i cried multiple times, so be prepared to sob over this book.  when i finished it i kissed my children and my husband and let them know how happy i am that they are healthy and we live in a land of such opportunity.  i looked walked around my house and felt joy that i have a… read full review »

Kite Runner is a must read.  Amir, a young boy in 1970's Afghanistan, is perpetually seeking the approval of his father.  Amir is best friends with Hassan, the son of his father's servant.  These are complex relationships.  Amir's life is changed forever after witnessing a horrifying crime involving Hassan.  This haunting experience follows Amir to America and back to Afghanistan as Amir's life comes full circle.  — Kite Runner is a powerful read that will leave you emotionally drained at times.  It is not often that a single book leaves me… read full review »

I loved this book.  You care about the charecters. Even when I though I knew what was going to happen I found out I didn't.  This book gives an insite into the world we live in that me may not realize is going on.  More importantly I think it gives us a look at ourselves and all people. The mistakes don't make us bad.  Forgiving is the best thing and the hardest thing we can do, especially when it is ourself we need to forgive.  This book is going to be turned into a movie.  I hope they can do it justice.… read full review »

This book is so great and heart-warming. There are such strong internal conflicts I just couldn't bear to put the book down. It is a must read for everyone! The characters are wonderful and the writing is terrific and simple, very easy to read. Immediately after finishing this book I went out and bought the author's second book, A Thousand Splendid Suns (I also was surprised that The Kite Runner is his first book). I am excited to see the movie that is coming out based on the book but it won't be able to… read full review »

this book was one the best books I have read in along time.i learned so much about Afghanistan culture.How suprising  that their beliefs in differant classes of people so mirrors the differant classes in our society. It is a wonderful story of two friends from differant classes of people whose freindship as children is jeapordized when growing up. This really is a very well written book.I would reccomend this book to… read full review »

This book is just beautifully written about two young friends and the turn of events in one day that effect the boys for the rest of their lives. It was fascinating to learn about Afghanistan pre-Taliban, even though it was a work of fiction. This was definitely one of my favorite books. His other book was good, but not nearly as good as this one! If you get the opportunity, definitely read… read full review »

I read this book on the recommendation of a friend.  Very entertaining & interesting in how the characters grow over the years.  Easy read.  I have to say that I found the book to be a little too cookie cutter.  I don't think anything was that much of a twist in the book & even some parts were expected.  But nonetheless, still an enjoyable read. … read full review »

This is a very poweful book, the tale gives the readers a rare glimpse into the life of a young privileged boy living in pre revolutionary Afghanistan.    A very personal account into day to day life, filled with love, laughter and heartache.  Very moving read. … read full review »

I loved The Kite Runner, it was a great story.  You learn a lot about Afghanistan, at least from the writers perspective.  I could not put it down and read it in two days.  It is adult subject matter and is sad, but a great story everyone should… read full review »

Sad but well written tale about two boys growing up in Afghanistan.  They come from two diferent social classes which leads to problems.  They start off as friends but eventually drift apart. … read full review »

This is by far the best book I have ever read. I couldn't put it down and ended up reading the whole thing in 2 days. You have to read… read full review »