A review by sharanyaaguha
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

adventurous emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 My favourite, favourite book of all times!

"For you, a thousand times over."

Amir, the narrator lives in Kabul with this Baba. They have two Hazara(ethinic minorty) servants Ali and his son Hassan. Amir and Hassan grow up together, they are playmates. Amir feels like he is a disspointment to his father and desperately wants his attention.
During a big kite fighting tournament, when Amir wins the tournament Hassan chasses the fallen kite. Amir goes after Hassan and something happens which changes the course of Amir and Hassan's friendship forever.

The book is both tragic and uplifting, and has a range of emotions. Since the story is based in Kabul, we learn alot about the situation there at that time. By the end of the book, I couldn't stop sobbing. 

This story will stay with me, always. I read this book in 2017 for the first time, and this is my fourth time. I will keep re reading this book, for as long as I'm alive. I'll let this book break and mend my heart over and over again.