A Good Read

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

This is a heartbreaking story of the friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant told against the devastating backdrop of the history of Afghanistan in the process of being destroyed.

The year is 1975. Twelve year olds Amir and Hassan are the best of friends, running and playing around their homes and the streets. Amir is desperate to win the local kite flying tournament and loyal Hassan promises to help him.

The story started very well, there was a strong sense of family, love and friendship, but as it progressed I began to dislike Amir. And then came the cowardice, cruelty, misplaced honour and pride, and eventually redemption.

 

∼ Happy Reading∼ 

Polly x