The Kite Runner: Short review


I read this book a few months ago and a single day hasn't passed when I did not think about it. 

The Kite Runner is a poignant tale of friendship, betrayal and redemption set up against the background of changing Afghanistan. If you haven't read this book I will urge you to give it a try. 

The book leaves a lasting impression making you wonder about the depth and complexities that the human emotions hold. 

It is a beautifully written heart-wrenching novel. 

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  1. Hilal AhmadJuly 19, 2024 at 8:26 PM

    Very short and crisp review give some details of the theme will be more useful

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