The Kite Runner

I've just finished reading The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, and feel like any book I start now is going to be a letdown. It's one of the most upsetting, interesting, and moving books I've ever read, and I can understand why it came so highly recommended. When my mum first read this, she couldn't stop talking about it; walking to work a few weeks ago, I picked up a second hand copy for a couple of quid. I wasn't sure what to expect, but a few pages in I was gripped. The detailed descriptions of Afghan culture are so interesting, particularly when contrasted with Amir's later life in America. The importance of familial relationships and friendships is strong throughout, and so will be a really useful book for me in my A-level course this year (the theme is 'Love through the ages'.). I'd recommend this book very highly! After crying in public on the train, I feel like this book definitely broke boundaries I didn't realise I even had, and that is impressive for a book of only 300 or so pages.