Juan's response to Raoul's blog

I agree with Raoul on the fact that this book is in fact very black and white. Hosseini does not attempt to hide any of the facts and tells the story as it is. I believe, like Raoul, that this does have a lot to do with the fact that the book is so powerful. The fact that Hosseini is so realistic and straightforward in his writing is what makes it relatable. When, as a reader, you can relate to the story, the story reaches you on a deeper level. This is what made this book so powerful, and in Raoul’s words, so good.

            On the other hand, I disagree with Raoul on the fact that Hassan and Amir are foils of each other. I think that you must analyze their situations independently due to the circumstances. I do agree that Amir has proven himself to be a coward and selfish, and that Hassan has proven himself loyal as well as powerful, but at the same time, these are not foils of each other.

            Finally, I completely agree with Raoul on the fact that Amir’s party was a very frustrating scene. While writing my blog, I also mentioned the fact that I wished I could enter the book and do something about the situation. I believe this is also due to the previously stated fact that the book is very relatable, and thus all the more powerful.