Kite Runner - Day 21 #100HappyDays
One hell of a book this was. As a person, I love to experiment things or try new hobbies or try the same hobby in different ways. Considering my nature, doing the same thing again is not me. But, "The Kite Runner" becomes an exception. I want to relive those emotions again. I cried, cringed, panicked, horrified, regretted along with Amir our protagonist in the book. Everything felt genuine. Had I been in his place, I think I would have done the same thing. Not very courageous enough at such young age I would carry my guilt and search for ways to be guilt-free. I was watching a movie through a book. First half of the book was a complete dejavu for me. It was actually scary in a way that how could I have known the written description of the scene even before I read it? Every scene I felt as if I saw it before.
I am not sure if anyone had a deja vu while reading any book. When Aamir jan and Hassan ran through the streets flying kites and caught the cut kites, I felt I was running with them. When Aamir threw pomegranates on Hassan to somehow reduce his guilt, I felt I saw it happen in past. Not sure why! Cried with Aamir, felt his guilt. As a 12 year old, he didn't have the courage to save Hassan. Probably even I wouldn't have it in me. Respect to people like Hassan who sacrifice themselves to help others rise in society. After reading the book, I felt so restless. I suddenly got in touch with reality. It is written with backdrop as war in Afghanistan, its turmoil due to Taliban's, it's people's sufferings.
Reading about Afghan with its beauty, culture and reckless independent people was so mesmerizing. A simple friendship lasting so long and so pure is something everyone yearns for. This is what made the story even more heart-touching. An average man carrying guilt throughout his life and going back all the way to Afghanistan to soothe his heart makes it heart-felt. A sudden twist making friends as half-brothers was quite clever. It made the book even more gripping. Completely in love with the book. Looking forward to reading his other book, "Thousand splendid sons."
"For you, a thousand times over."
Then Aamir runs to catch that Kite for Sohrab, Hassan's son. And the life circles on.....
I am not sure if anyone had a deja vu while reading any book. When Aamir jan and Hassan ran through the streets flying kites and caught the cut kites, I felt I was running with them. When Aamir threw pomegranates on Hassan to somehow reduce his guilt, I felt I saw it happen in past. Not sure why! Cried with Aamir, felt his guilt. As a 12 year old, he didn't have the courage to save Hassan. Probably even I wouldn't have it in me. Respect to people like Hassan who sacrifice themselves to help others rise in society. After reading the book, I felt so restless. I suddenly got in touch with reality. It is written with backdrop as war in Afghanistan, its turmoil due to Taliban's, it's people's sufferings.
Reading about Afghan with its beauty, culture and reckless independent people was so mesmerizing. A simple friendship lasting so long and so pure is something everyone yearns for. This is what made the story even more heart-touching. An average man carrying guilt throughout his life and going back all the way to Afghanistan to soothe his heart makes it heart-felt. A sudden twist making friends as half-brothers was quite clever. It made the book even more gripping. Completely in love with the book. Looking forward to reading his other book, "Thousand splendid sons."
"For you, a thousand times over."
Then Aamir runs to catch that Kite for Sohrab, Hassan's son. And the life circles on.....
Thank you Khaled Hosseini for writing this book.
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