The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

“I became what I am today at the age of twelve, on a frigid overcast day in the winter of 1975. I remember the precise moment, crouching behind the crumbling mud wall, peeking into the alley...” And like that, The Kite Runner begins. Khaled Hosseini, the author, sent me on this journey a week ago, and I have not stopped reading since. Every moment pulls you deeper and deeper in, not letting you stop for a second. A story of friendship, betrayal, and forgiveness come together to form something absolutely magnificent. Amir, the protagonist, leads you on his journey regarding the relationship between him and Hassan, his Hazara, or servant. They grow up together in Afghanistan, and even though their social class may be anything but the same, they could not be more alike. Furthermore, Khaled Hosseini has uses irony in an unsurpassable way. In every moment of the book the reader with find themselves screaming at the text willing it to do what they will find satisfying. To the dismay of the reader, this is what makes the book captivating. Every twist and turn is gut-wrenching, leaving the reader dejected but at the same time eager to read on. No other book or author can compare to The Kite Runner and the magnificent work of Khaled Hosseini.

Jake