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.
One of my favorite books! Definitely agree with other people saying to read A Thousand Splendid Suns too. I actually went to see the play when it had a limited run on Broadway last year and felt that it didn’t do the book justice, but it was still pretty good. I just think the book didn’t translate well to the stage and it was no one’s fault. I haven’t seen the movie but I’ve heard some of the stuff it changes and I think it would frustrate me too much to watch.
yeah, watching a graphic scene is very different from reading one, cause the latter solely/very largely depends on the readers imagination.