In many ways, the job of putting a point of view out there and letting others criticize your criticism can be an uneasy thing to do. But when criticizing such an interestingly deep story one can't help but feel that everyone is on the same page.
When I began reading The Kite Runner, I was under the impression that this story would be about, well, kites. I soon found out that it is not so much about the kite itself, but it is the story about the people who flew and fetched them. It is the story of a friendship between two young boys whose lives where so similar, their friendship was that of two brothers, but expectedly unexpected, their bond was slashed and burned, drawing an impenatrable barrier between them forever. The Kite Runner humbled me, had me recounting my blessings and thanking God for the life He has given me.
The themes of humility, love, family and courage under fire are universal. Like many of our lives, this story is unquestionably graphic and heartbreaking, confusing and unfair but even through all the horror, mistakes, regret and suffering, there is always a way to be good again.
Quick Summary: After living several years in the United States, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his childhood friend's son, who's life is in mortal peril.
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