I finished The Kite Runner yesterday before rehearsal. I cried, even though I knew what was coming in the last chapter. It was so nicely written. Very clean and clear. Hosseini merely told the story. Yes, there were passages where the narrator was reflecting and emotional, but the style of writing was uncluttered, which I loved. I was ambivalent before I read it because there seem to be a lot of those kinds of books out there which have received acclaim and I have found the historical story more interesting than the personal story (eg. What the Body Remembers) but this was not the case with The Kite Runner. I also am suspicious of any book that has received tonnes of hype. That may be why I never picked it up before. Glad I did.
I am picking now for the next read. I'll let you know.
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