Good afternooon
Today I would like to talk about a book entitled The Kite Runner. I was actually assigned to read this book for American Literature class and I had to say, this book is frikkin emotional. I cried and laughed and cried again then laughed again, then cried again. Why? CUZ I'M A SENSITIVE PERSON.
The setting of this book is in Pakistan and USA. Our main character is named Amir and his loyal servant/companion is Hassan. This story revolves around Amir's guilt and wanting to retribute for his sins. I would say this book is rated as an adult book, it is definitely not a young adult book. Trust me, I know very well how a young adult book would be. Now let's begin.
Plot review (spoiler alert)
It all started with a boy, Amir, who lived with his father, called Baba, and his loyal companion, Hassan. Amir can actually be considered as a moderately rich boy as he had a house with a spacious garden and he had servants. Amir however, have never experience the warmth of a mother as his mother died giving birth to him. Because of this, Amir thought that Baba hated him, because he took away his mother's life.
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The first parts of the book revolves around Amir's and Hassan's friendship. How Amir was always rescued by Hassan, and how Hassan would do anything for Amir. The times they spent together, Amir teaching Hassan how to read while reading him stories, and of course, playing kite. So in Amir's hometown, there is this kite competition tradition. The game was, whosoever cut the last kite flying and caught the kite will win. That's why there are those who were called "kite runners." Hassan was known as the best kite runner in town. While other kids will run around, chasing after the kite, Hassan will just wait in a place and the kite will fall there. He just knows where the kite will land.
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One day, there was a big competition and Amir really wanted to win so he can win Baba's heart. All this time, he was jealous of Hassan because Hassan was also given Baba's love. Such as an operation to fix his hare-lip and gifts on his birthdays. Amir also rreceived gifts, but he always felt that Baba is cold towards him. So one the day of the competition, Amir was controlling the kite, with Hassan supporting him. Then when he cut the last kite, Hassan ran for the kite, saying "For you, a thousand times over." As Hassan ran for the kite, he was caught by the 3 bullies hated Amir and Hassan. Hassan was then sexually abused and Amir watched as it happened on an alley. Hassan ran and then late find Amir limping as he was returning to give the kite.
After this event, their friendship started to go downwards as Amir felt really guilty and was mad at himself at the same time; however, he vent it out on Hassan. There was even a scene where Amir threw pomegranates on Hassan. Poor Hassan...not long after that, Hassan and his father Abi decided to get out of the house and went to another place. Of course Baba dodn't agree with them leaving, but there's nothing he can do.
Then the war came and Baba and Amir had to smuggle themselves out fo Pakistan. They then went to America. And here comes te second part of the book. In America, a lot of things happened. Amir became a writer, he met his wife, and long story short Baba died out of cancer. But Baba died a happy man. Amir then became a successful writer. Then one day, Baba's assitant, Rahim Khan, called from Pakistan, telling Amir that he might have a chance to retribute for his sins.
The third part of the book focuses on Amir's trip to Pakistan. He searched for Hassan's son, Sohrab, who was lost. He found him, captured by the Talibans and also sexually abused. It turns out that the leader of the Talibans who captured him was Assef. What a coincidence! Amir had to fight to get Sohrab, and he was badly beaten. They would not make it if Sohrab did not slighshot a metal ball into Assef's eyes. Then they ran away and Sohrab was then adopted by Amir and his wife.
Long story short, Amir told Sohrab
"For you, a thousand times over."
The end
I really love the book. It's really emotional and touchy! At first, I hated the book because it's really tragic and sad and it made me cry A LOT. But when I got to the ending, I find the book really good. I actually gave it a five star out of five on goodreads. This book has a clear and consistent historical background as well as the Islamic culture. I actually learn a lot of things from this book. But nevertheless, I must say goodbye to this story and move on to another book. Wiiii
Yes I did watch the movie. It was good, but just okay. The movie is 6.5/10.
I am already reading another book right now and it is entitled Crazy Rich Asians. It's a Singaporean book and the drama revolves around Singaporean high socialites. And I do mean the high and regal socialites. The ones that were rich and influential since their great grandfathers. So far, I have reached part 2, and I'm convinced that this is a drama book. Do look forward to the book review. It would most probably come in April. Thank you for reading and I'll see you in my next post!
Sincerely yours,
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