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WOW! This book was beautiful, exquisite.
This book follows the story of a rich boy named Amir who grows up playing with his buddy Hassan who is the son of his father's servant. This story is one of friendship, betrayal, love, redemption, and family.
There were so many different twists in this book that I never saw coming. It was also so real that I had to Google, "Is The Kite Runner based on a true story?" If you are wondering, no, it is not.
Honestly, this book was so moving and beautiful that I was crying at multiple spots in the book. It would be hard to convey how much I love this book. Even typing this review, I am tearing up. Love in real life is not a Hallmark movie or a Lifetime show. Even people we love let us down and disappoint from time to time. The world doesn't always give us an easy hand in life. However, this author perfectly depicted imperfect characters who were doing their best.
If you need a read, this book is it. It is captivating and page turning. It will rumble your soul.
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This book follows the story of a rich boy named Amir who grows up playing with his buddy Hassan who is the son of his father's servant. This story is one of friendship, betrayal, love, redemption, and family.
There were so many different twists in this book that I never saw coming. It was also so real that I had to Google, "Is The Kite Runner based on a true story?" If you are wondering, no, it is not.
Honestly, this book was so moving and beautiful that I was crying at multiple spots in the book. It would be hard to convey how much I love this book. Even typing this review, I am tearing up. Love in real life is not a Hallmark movie or a Lifetime show. Even people we love let us down and disappoint from time to time. The world doesn't always give us an easy hand in life. However, this author perfectly depicted imperfect characters who were doing their best.
If you need a read, this book is it. It is captivating and page turning. It will rumble your soul.
2024 Reading Schedule
Jan Middlemarch
Feb The Grapes of Wrath
Mar Oliver Twist
Apr Madame Bovary
May A Clockwork Orange
Jun Possession
Jul The Folk of the Faraway Tree Collection
Aug Crime and Punishment
Sep Heart of Darkness
Oct Moby-Dick
Nov Far From the Madding Crowd
Dec A Tale of Two Cities
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Reading Progress
December 13, 2020
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Started Reading
December 13, 2020
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December 14, 2020
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33.96%
"Wow! This book is beautiful and very moving. It is a treasure and I am blessed to be reading it."
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126
December 15, 2020
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61.99%
"Oh wow! I did not see that coming! This book is so realistic. Don't want it to end."
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230
December 18, 2020
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Finished Reading
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Perhaps this review will do the trick. I mean if Philip Pullman responds to one of my reviews with an article in The Guardian, one can hope.
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I haven't read any of his other works, but I do keep seeing good things about Splendid Suns.
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Thanks, Summer! I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!
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Thanks, Kat! You are too kind! I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did!
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Thanks, Ian! All of my picks come from the 100 Books to Read Before You Die According to the BBC. For the most part, I haven't been disappointed. The list has an absolutely phenomenal track record actually.
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Thanks, Morgan! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it too! Hope you are having happy holidays!
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Thanks! It is definitely one of my favorites!
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Thanks, Debbie! Glad you enjoyed it as well! Hope you are enjoying your week of reading!
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Thanks, Morgan! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it too! Hope you are having happy holidays!"
Thanks Lisa. I hope you are having happy holidays too. Holiday Greetings to you.
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