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Genre - Family
This book is set in 1970's Afghanistan. It follows a child’s journey to adulthood. The book revolves around a kite fighting tournament which twelve year old Amir is desperate to win. He believes that winning the tournament will bring the love and approval from his father which he is continually seeking. However the tournament turns out to be the biggest event in Amir's life, he allows his friend to be brutalised so that he is able to win. This act haunts him his entire life, as he knows that he has ruined his friend’s life. The Russians invade Afghanistan and Amir and his father flee to the USA. The book is based on the idea of redemption in the modern day world, and what it means to be a good and moral person. A truly unput-downable book!
---- Reviewed by Tegan, Guest
1 comment:
I disagree slightly. Some of the passages are so tense and emotional, I had to put the book down to draw a breath!
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