I just finished reading the kite runner and I think it might just be one of the best books I have read. The way the characters were portrayed, the descriptions- short yet vivid, and to be able to imagine something I had no proper information on(am talking about Afghanistan’s history) was truly exhilarating. I have searched for books which can capture my attention, and be able to have the ability to keep me motivated enough to finish the whole book. This book has been able to do exactly that. Kept me on the edge of my seat, as I turned every page, nearing the end of the book. Along with being relevant this was truly something. To be able to interwine fact and fiction so gracefully, is exactly what I wanted.
What about you guys? Have you guys read The kite runner? If so how did you find it? … ngl the movie did not do justice to the original book that’s for sure.
It’s been a long time since I last read it, but I remember thoroughly enjoying it as well. I had considered watching the movie, too, but decided to give it a pass after IMDB mentioned that it contained a graphic rape scene. I know that it’s related to the events of the book, but that was… you know… text. But it doesn’t sound like I was missing anything, either way.
Yeah! I too think the book is way better than the movie (as in most cases) and it’s better that we leave the visualisation of the graphic scenes upto our imaginations.