Afghanistan in 1970's.....tales and disasters! (The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini)

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Product:	The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini
Date:	05/11/09 (36 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: good read

Disadvantages: maybe off putting at times

Book Itself...

As you can see the book has the main character pictured on the font. It is often used as a text for a level English literature, but a great read for anyone that loves a bit of history, Afghanistan, kite running or fiction!
The Plot...

I will try not to give too much away, the story involves a twelve year old boy named Amir who fights for acceptance from his father and is desperate to become noticed.

When he wins a kite fighting tournament in the local city of Kabul, it becomes the making of a new character. The servant named Hassan who is one of the opposing religions shamefully named Hazara's, was very close to Amir and acted like a brother towards him, until the day when Hassan unexpectedly had to move away...

The Russians then invade Pakistan and Amir and his father flee to America but with the guilt that holds against him, Amir feels he must return to Afghanistan to redeem his friendship...

The Characters....

Amir- son of Baba
Hassan- servant at Amir and Baba's home
Ali- Also a servant
Assef-nearby troublemaker
Soraya- Amir's Husband

Read the book if you are interested, it is a great read an you will not be able to put this book down!

Summary: buy this now...