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Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the approval of his father and resolves to win the local kite-fighting toumament, to prove that he has the makings of a man. His loyal friend Hassan promises to help him? for he always helps Amir? but this is 1970s Afghanistan and Hassan is merely a low-caste servant who is jeered at in the street, although Amir still feels jealous of his natural courage and the place he holds in his father's heart. But neither of the boys could foresee what would happen to Hassan on the afternoon of the tournament, which was to shatter their lives. After the Russians invade and the family is forced to flee to America, Amir realises that one day he must return, to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (United Kingdom) | |
2004 | |
9780747566533 | |
Paperback - 336 Pages |
Average rating (25 reviews)
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MozzaBloke | 03/07/2008 | See all MozzaBloke's reviews (70) »
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The reviews on the jacket & inside cover were so glowing I was ready to be disappointed but wasn't. The only problem is that they all give a little of the plot away so, if you read them all, you have a sense of what's going to happen. Just don't read the reviews, trust me, read the first chapter without preconception and then go from there.
This book flows and is composed like a well constructed symphony or painting - all the componets carefully placed in their optimum place for best effect. It is a story that tears at the emotions and lets the pressure build but each time you think events are about to release the tension, they do not. The tale twists and pirouettes beautifully against expectations. Read it and weep!
Great book
asimenia | 30/06/2008 | See all asimenia's reviews (11) »
An insight into life in Afghanistan - incredibly moving story. A must read.
The best.
alexandra120 | 15/05/2008 | See all alexandra120's reviews (6) »
Usually i am not a great reader, but ever since i bought this book i found reading so interesting. I bought this mostly for the good reviews and the interesting story line, but i didn't expect it to be this good! There is never a dull, boring moment. I never wanted to put this book down. It's dramatic, heartbreaking, romantic and a betrayal all at the same time. Do i recommend it? YES!!!
