When I went to check out the "new books" section of my library last week, a surprise was waiting for me. The wall which is usually lined with hundreds of different books from all over the world was filled with 100s of copies of just one book: "The kite runner" by Khaled Hosseini. Next to the books was a list telling me that the City has chosen this book as a city reading, and that there will be several events throughout the next two weeks which will be for people who want to discuss this book. Doesn't sound bad I thought, picked up the book, took it home with me, and started reading. I was reading, reading, reading, all day and night. I couldn't but the book aside. The only other times that happend to me is when I read The Lord of the Rings or the harry Potter books!
Reading this book was eye-opening for me. I am not so much interested in politics and the only thing I know about Afghanistan is what I heard at school(that wasn't much). Khaled Hosseini gives insight into not only the political situation in Afghanistan but also tells about culture and tradition. But this book not only traces Afghanistans history from the downfall of the Monarchy to the regiment of the Taliban, but also carefully follows the life of Amir, son of a wealthy man, his complicate and unusual friendship with Hassan, a servant's boy, and shows how much impact traditions and religion have on relationships and everyday life.
As I am living in the bay area I am used to meeting people from all over the world, and most of the time I seem to forget, that even though we are all living in the same country right now, many of us grew up in different countries with different traditions and hardships. this amazing book woke me up, and made me aware that even though we live in a different country together with people from all over the world, we can't just erase our past, because it will always be part of us.
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you should watch the movie. its not as good but its not bad
I know what you mean about that book. It was spellbounding, and enlightening in ways i didn't even expect. It's impossible to find history presented in such an enticing way. I became more aware about the world around me, and I'm glad that there is literature that can do that for masses of people.
I know what you mean about that book. It was spellbounding, and enlightening in ways i didn't even expect. It's impossible to find history presented in such an enticing way. I became more aware about the world around me, and I'm glad that there is literature that can do that for masses of people.