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The Kite Runner
Reviews
![Photo of Kaitlyn Wendler](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/ckyizlyso00000hulgj4h0vtl.jpeg?size=100)
This book was devastating. It exposes the very worst things about the human condition, but still manages to give you hope that people can be good. “For you, a thousand times over” 😭
![Photo of ellie](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cm5z5t25p02140i332lgj9vrq.jpg?size=100)
devastating. loved this book though, a thousand times over.
![Photo of diya](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clr334ryj00lh0i15g0mwf880.jpg?size=100)
I am left speechless. While I did see a thing or two coming - what I did not predict was the pain this would give me at certain points. Some places, you feel scared to go to the next page, terrified of the next paragraph, petrified of the next line. You come out a little hoepful, a little spent, but overall a little calmer than when you began.
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this is a good book for teenagers to read in class. it is ridiculously heavyhanded and self analyzing
![Photo of Emma Lechner](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cl0bnet1w00080iuf9bjog1em.jpeg?size=100)
This book was heartbreaking the entire way through, but the ending just tied everything together so well and the writing was incredibly poetic and moving I really couldn't rate this any lower no matter how sad it made me
![Photo of Maureen](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_15.jpg?size=100)
"For you, a thousand times over." *** I had high expectations for this book. It didn't disappoint. Not one bit. Its Goodreads rating is well deserved, if not more. Really glad to have read this book in my lifetime. This may be the best, non YA book I've ever read (!!)
![Photo of pamela enojas](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_18.jpg?size=100)
For you a thousand times over.
![Photo of Sajiya Chaudhary](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clypzi7vq00860i4806oc3qh7.jpg?size=100)
It's written so beautifully, and I couldn't put it down, once I started to read. Also, it's as if Amir and Hassan are a part of life
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Heart-breaking and very, very beautiful. It left me awed, wondering how writing could achieve and create something as amazing as this. Two days is all it took for me to finish this book, despite my best efforts to read as slowly as possible. Very highly recommended. One of the books that just make you feel immensely.
![Photo of Megan Parrott](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_17.jpg?size=100)
This is one of the first books I remember LOVING. Need to read again.
![Photo of armoni mayes](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_07.jpg?size=100)
I found this book particularly hard to read, but I am glad I finished it. I feel like I have learned so much about Afghan culture and traditions (although this book is not a history lesson of course). I am glad I read this novel!
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extremely disheartened by the author's political views.
![Photo of Friedrich Schuler](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clcx7yaj303d30i2y3o7gb7lv.jpg?size=100)
I had never read a story set in Afghanistan before. It showed me a lot of the country and its people. Also, the narrative about the two boys, whose destinies are strikingly different, deeply moved me.
![Photo of Crystal Mfeka](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_13.jpg?size=100)
What an emotional roller-coaster!
![Photo of Amelia C](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_14.jpg?size=100)
it was an excellent book that brought me to tears...
![Photo of Marz](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clvgrs728011n0i2iadg3cqun.jpg?size=100)
One the best books I have read in awhile, I was hesitant to read this book at first because a friend had told me this had pages and pages of meaningless in detail descriptions that were useless to the plot . But I am happy to report they were quite wrong. While this book is full of vivid images they were balanced out by a interesting plotline.I do have to that the real action happens a few chapters into the book and it does absolutly pull at your heartstrings...ah I am not the type to cry reading books but this book left me tearing up at times. Hassan and Amir's friendship is precious and beautiful to witness and it was very upsetting when all didn't turn out as planned. There were one or two inaccuracies in the book but they were easily overlooked as this book I have to say is a must read.
![Photo of Andika Farhan](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clv46ppnv00yg0i2ibq9v2p6r.jpg?size=100)
Have just finished this book and I wholeheartedly agree. It was a little more contrived and at times frustratingly predictable at key plot turns, but the central motifs and the beautiful characterisation and essence of goodness overcame these minor quibbles. It took my time getting to this book for a great many reasons and now that I have finally read it. This book moved me. I was somewhat blind going into this read, unaware of the content of the story and the true depths of anguish I was about to dive into.
Hosseini was able to pluck heart strings of emotion that I had thought silent and stolid. The themes of loyalty, friendship, devotion countered with betrayal, animosity and selfishness were plaintive notes played out in a literary orchestra of human sentiment.
Beautifully written and told with compassion, empathy and with a skilled writer's eye for detail and expression, this can also be a painful book to read. Not for everyone, but for those who can endure what is at times heartbreaking the reward is as magnificent as is this work.
Can't wait to watch the movie next. Hassan was a reminder of the attractiveness of purity and the parallels with Lord were hard to miss.
“"For you, a thousand times over"
![Photo of Ankit Panchal](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_07.jpg?size=100)
' For you, A thousand times over... ' Khalied Hosseini just brought the emotions of friendship so precisely on the pages of this novel that you wont put down this novel while reading. It is worth to read the novel. Hosseini is an epic story-teller. Before reading the book, I was just touching outforms words ' The Kite Runner' on the cover. After reading it, while touching these words I can feel the emotions that novel has. So touched by the book. Must read.
![Photo of maitha mana](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clujnadnr00pn0i36e2tb2td1.jpg?size=100)
Very fast paced in comparison with the book, but that's nothing unexpected.
![Photo of Joe](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_16.jpg?size=100)
The book that got me into reading. A masterpiece.
![Photo of Isabella](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cltpzkunr00dm0i3606p95a78.jpg?size=100)
as expected from hosseini, the writing is beautiful. he has a way of bringing you in with the main character's journey. devastating book but it falls flat in some areas.
![Photo of ellie 💐💌⭐️](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cl9jest3e00y90i4kgsy58659.jpg?size=100)
Stunning. Devastating. Unforgettable.
![Photo of Laura Hilliger](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cktmlxh1x00040jvtfn8ad5i2.jpeg?size=100)
Books should come with trigger warnings though. This book is heavy AF. But good. Really good.
![Photo of Lewis Ngugi](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clt74sper00790i2x3wjz3y0m.jpg?size=100)
One word: Awe
Highlights
![Photo of khush](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clrs69u2d033q0iwtdmcuhbef.jpg?size=100)
"...the noor of my eyes"
the light of his life, very important to him– from the dedication section
![Photo of Emma Kim](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clfm6s6vu001s0j04gwwt3npg.jpg?size=100)
Ein Dozent eines Kurses für Kreatives Schreiben an der San Jose State University hatte einmal über Klischees gesagt: »Meiden Sie sie wie die Pest.« Und lachte dann über seinen eigenen Witz. Der Kurs stimmte mit ein, aber ich fand schon immer, dass Klischees zu Unrecht kritisiert wurden; denn oft treffen sie den Nagel auf den Kopf. Doch die Tauglichkeit einer abgedroschenen Redensart wird überschattet von ihrer Wahrnehmung als Klischee. Zum Bei-
![Photo of Gabi🌸🌷](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cln0ewjbu001u0iyrfb7q97m1.jpg?size=100)
Ima načina da se sve popravi.
Načina da se prekine ciklus.
![Photo of Gabi🌸🌷](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cln0ewjbu001u0iyrfb7q97m1.jpg?size=100)
Toliko sreće osjećam da me to plaši. Čovjeku je dano da bude ovoliko sretan samo kad se sprema nešto što će mu to oduzeti.
![Photo of Gabi🌸🌷](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cln0ewjbu001u0iyrfb7q97m1.jpg?size=100)
Za tebe tisuću puta.
![Photo of Gabi🌸🌷](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cln0ewjbu001u0iyrfb7q97m1.jpg?size=100)
Djeca nisu bojanke. Ne možeš ih ispunjati svojim omiljenim bojama.
![Photo of Gabi🌸🌷](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cln0ewjbu001u0iyrfb7q97m1.jpg?size=100)
No shvatio sam da je pogrešno ono što tvrde za prošlost, da se može odbaciti. Jer prošlost se otima rukama i nogama.
![Photo of Amalie Elisabeth](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/ckxd7y770000e0hxq2rheeaqy.jpeg?size=100)
“What I have in ample supply here is children who've lost their childhood. But the tragedy is that these are the lucky ones.”
![Photo of jakuzi](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cl6wmap0o00cz0ivs5nwbahuj.jpeg?size=100)
arkamızda hareketlenen, itişip kakışan çocuklar; ağaçların üstünde yalpalayan, başıboş uçurtmanın peşine çığlık çığlığa düşen bir grup uçurtma avcısı. gözlerimi kırpıştırdım, tebessüm silindi. ama oradaydı. onu görmüştüm. "uçurtmayı senin için yakalamamı ister misin?"* diye sordum. yutkunurken, âdem elması inip çıktı. rüzgâr saçlarını karıştırdı. başını evet anlamında salladığını gördüm.
"senin için bin tane olsa yakalarım."* dediğimi duydum.
sonra döndüm, koşmaya başladım. yalnızca bir gülümsemeydi, hepsi bu. her şeyi düzeltmiş değildi. hiçbir şeyi düzeltmemişti.* belli belirsiz bir tebessüm. minicik bir şey. ormandaki bir yaprak; ansızın havalanan bir kuşun kıpırdattığı bir yaprak. ama kollarımı ardına kadar açıp onu kucaklayacağım. bağrıma basacağım. çünkü bahar gelince, karların tek tek, tane tane eridiğini biliyorum; belki de ilk kar tanesinin eriyişine tanık oldum. koştum. peşinde avaz çığlık bir çocuk sürüsü, deliler gibi koşan, yetişkin bir erkek. ama umurumda bile değil. yüzümü kamçılayan rüzgâra karşı, dudaklarımda pençer vadisi kadar geniş bir tebessüm, koştum, koştum.
![Photo of Amalie Elisabeth](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/ckxd7y770000e0hxq2rheeaqy.jpeg?size=100)
“War doesn't negate decency. It demands it, even more than in times of peace.”
![Photo of Amalie Elisabeth](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/ckxd7y770000e0hxq2rheeaqy.jpeg?size=100)
![Photo of Amalie Elisabeth](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/ckxd7y770000e0hxq2rheeaqy.jpeg?size=100)
![Photo of Amalie Elisabeth](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/ckxd7y770000e0hxq2rheeaqy.jpeg?size=100)
The streets glistened with fresh snow and the sky was a blameless blue.
![Photo of Amalie Elisabeth](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/ckxd7y770000e0hxq2rheeaqy.jpeg?size=100)
Maybe Baba would even read one of my stories. I'd write him a hundred if I thought he'd read one.
![Photo of Amalie Elisabeth](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/ckxd7y770000e0hxq2rheeaqy.jpeg?size=100)
And that's the thing about people who mean everything they say. They think everyone else does too.
![Photo of Amalie Elisabeth](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/ckxd7y770000e0hxq2rheeaqy.jpeg?size=100)
Baba and I lived in the same house, but in different spheres of existence. Kites were the one paper-thin slice of intersection between those spheres.
![Photo of Amalie Elisabeth](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/ckxd7y770000e0hxq2rheeaqy.jpeg?size=100)
Huddled together in the dining room and waiting for the sun to rise, none of us had any notion that a way of life had ended. Our way of life. If not quite yet, then at least it was the beginning of the end.
![Photo of Amalie Elisabeth](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/ckxd7y770000e0hxq2rheeaqy.jpeg?size=100)
"Children aren't coloring books. You don't get to fill them with your favorite colors."
![Photo of Elena Menendez](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cl0pccxmy000b0ir92l0b9z11.jpeg?size=100)
Pour toi, un millier de fois, m'entendis-je déclarer.
The most heartbreaking sentence
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"For you, a thousand times over," I heard myself say.
cried my heart out
![Photo of sin h.](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cleajcilk04o80i2yczf08eyy.jpg?size=100)
And I could almost feel the emptiness in [her] womb, like it was a living, breathing thing. It had seeped into our marriage, that emptiness, into our laughs, and our lovemaking. And late at night, in the darkness of our room, I'd feel it rising from [her] and settling between us. Sleeping between us. Like a newborn child.
![Photo of sin h.](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cleajcilk04o80i2yczf08eyy.jpg?size=100)
Children aren't coloring books. You don't get to fill them with your favorite colors.