Raoul,
I
completely agree that The Kite Runner
reads very fluidly. It nearly never lulls in action. Khaled Hosseini’s use of
first person was certainly a smart decision, as it allowed the reader to
completely immerse him or herself in the story. I found it similarly
interesting to read the description of pre and post-revolution Afghanistan.
Being Jewish, I always wondered of a time where conflicts weren’t so prevalent
in the Middle East. While I recognize that Israel and its issues are not the
same, and have gone on since its origination, I appreciate learning of some of
the background of the Arab people.
On
your third point of whether or not to inform Amir of Hassan’s true heritage,
prior to reading your post, this did not appear to me to be something that
required any thought. In my opinion, Baba definitely should have told Amir. In
fact, I cannot even believe that Baba allowed Hassan to work as a servant. But
after reading your post, I remember that specific line and the time period,
etc. It does seem to make more sense, although unquestionably it is immoral.
Finally,
I really like your comparison of the novel to mercury. Describing The Kite Runner as a dense substance,
which informs the reader of real world situations, hits the nail on the head. I
definitely agree and will use this analogy when discussing the book in the
future.
Ryan
Pearson
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