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A review by vik96
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Finding it difficult to review a book that was so well-written about such distressing subject matter.
Hosseini portrays the consequences of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, as well as the emotional consequences of Amir's betrayal of Hassan, with such realism that it at times felt physically painful. His scene setting, characterisation, and vivid description of life in 60s/70s Kabul are beautiful.
I would highly recommend this book on the condition that the reader is prepared to feel uncomfortable. Recommend the audiobook as narrated by the author.
Hosseini portrays the consequences of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, as well as the emotional consequences of Amir's betrayal of Hassan, with such realism that it at times felt physically painful. His scene setting, characterisation, and vivid description of life in 60s/70s Kabul are beautiful.
I would highly recommend this book on the condition that the reader is prepared to feel uncomfortable. Recommend the audiobook as narrated by the author.