The Kite Runner - Anna's Review
>> Tuesday, November 10, 2009
-Anna
It anchored a name and a place. Afghanistan I knew as the title to news stories, a work location for humanitarian relief, a destination for U.S. soldiers, an argument for politicians. But after reading The Kite Runner, Afghanistan became alive with colors, smells and textures; it became a home, a tradition, a people strong and also weary.
The backdrop of Afghanistan is the foundation that makes The Kite Runner a book worth reading. The story, which I found boring at times, becomes original because of its setting. The characters become real because their struggles are real. And the theme echoes to a land that no doubt wonders if there is a way to be good again.
2 comments:
wow, how am i supposed to follow this? this book review is incredibly written. i agree that the setting for this story MAKES the story.
I agree, also, though I found the story compelling as well. I think it would have been much less compelling without the setting, but I never got bored reading this book. I did think the end didn't HAVE to be the way he wrote it, but I won't say why and give it away for those who haven't read it.
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