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A review by 16nnovs
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
4.0
I knew this novel would be compelling, but I did not expect it to move me as much as it did. Hosseini delved into themes of forgiveness, personal identity, remorse, guilt, and familial ties, while also exploring and portraying the beautiful culture of Afghanistan, which the Western world and most media outlets worldwide have tainted today.
This story was very raw, and it's not far from the truth to assume that many people have been through what the characters in these novels have experienced. All in all, Hosseini created a very emotionally charged novel, and I connected so much with the characters. Hassan and Rahim Khan were my absolute favorites, and I truly admired who they were and the way they carried themselves. I always find myself gravitating towards good-natured and kind-hearted characters in books because I feel that, subconsciously, I strive to be as good as them.
Another reason why I rated this book so high was the way it was written. The language Hosseini used throughout the book showcases how much of a master storyteller he is! It truly felt like I was being guided through a web of intricate strings, and not one part of the story felt rushed or cramped in any way. I thoroughly enjoyed this and cannot wait to read more of his works.
Many people dislike Amir, and I get that; he is a coward. He is not supposed to garner your love. I did not like him at all, but towards the end of the story, I started to respect him. I respected him for not running away from his past, for not abandoning Sohrab, for doing good for the impoverished people of his homeland, and for not giving up on building a connection with Sohrab.
The ending was definitely not a happy-go-lucky one, but it was bittersweet. The wounds from the previous chapters were still fresh, but the story was wrapped up in a way that allowed for hope. I personally enjoyed it, and I love how throughout the story, Hassan is always honored and mentioned in some way. His presence is so heavy even in death. Though things may not be the same again for the people affected in the stories, there is always a way to be good again.
This story was very raw, and it's not far from the truth to assume that many people have been through what the characters in these novels have experienced. All in all, Hosseini created a very emotionally charged novel, and I connected so much with the characters. Hassan and Rahim Khan were my absolute favorites, and I truly admired who they were and the way they carried themselves. I always find myself gravitating towards good-natured and kind-hearted characters in books because I feel that, subconsciously, I strive to be as good as them.
Another reason why I rated this book so high was the way it was written. The language Hosseini used throughout the book showcases how much of a master storyteller he is! It truly felt like I was being guided through a web of intricate strings, and not one part of the story felt rushed or cramped in any way. I thoroughly enjoyed this and cannot wait to read more of his works.
Many people dislike Amir, and I get that; he is a coward. He is not supposed to garner your love. I did not like him at all, but towards the end of the story, I started to respect him. I respected him for not running away from his past, for not abandoning Sohrab, for doing good for the impoverished people of his homeland, and for not giving up on building a connection with Sohrab.
The ending was definitely not a happy-go-lucky one, but it was bittersweet. The wounds from the previous chapters were still fresh, but the story was wrapped up in a way that allowed for hope. I personally enjoyed it, and I love how throughout the story, Hassan is always honored and mentioned in some way. His presence is so heavy even in death. Though things may not be the same again for the people affected in the stories, there is always a way to be good again.