Book Review: Kite Runner

Jan 24, 2008 00:22


Below is my take on the book... might be spoilers too.

Okay.. this book hit me like a bolt of lightning. I am stunned and in awe.

What magnificent writing. What characterizations. What sensitivity.

I can only wonder why this book didn't win the Booker. It is so well balanced and well written.

The plot is so good and you are hooked from page one. The ( Read more... )

books, khaled hosseini, afghanistan, the kite runner

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mugglemomma January 24 2008, 17:59:17 UTC
I never did write a fleshed-out review of this book. Suffice it to say, however, that I agree with every word you said. It is a beautiful book with an uncanny presence...it almost seems to be a living thing itself.

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unkickablekitty January 24 2008, 20:36:15 UTC
I do agree.

I have "for you a thousand times over" on some mini-cards. One of the best lines. Ever.

Go watch the movie!!

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