Maya,
I agree. "The Kite Runner" is definitely my favorite book that we have read in class so far. I also agree that Hosseini does a great job with the development of characters. I found that he made it easy to change the readers views on each character. For example, readers disapprove of Amir when he neglects to help Hassan while Hassan is being raped but by the end of the novel, readers have put the scenario in the back of their minds and have developed a newfound respect for Amir. The same goes for Baba. At first, Baba looks like a negligent father but readers end up finding out that he was just at a loss for what to do since Hassan and Amir are both his sons. I also agree that Baba has no right to judge Amir on his masculinity when he himself did not have the courage to tell the truth to his own family. If he had the courage, it would have saved all parties from eventual strife. The whole situation is rather hypocritical.
I also did not appreciate how Amir basically played the victim throughout the whole novel. It was all a collection of him whining. However, I loved the book as a whole. It was riveting and intense. It drew the reader in which is important considering we have read the likes of Atlas Shrugged in class. I also really appreciated how much shorter this novel is. Overall, it was a great read.
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