The Kite Runner

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Books
Genre:	Reference
Author:	Khaled Hosseini

Finally found this cover of the edition which I have. I love this cover because i imagine it to be either Amir or Hassan, sort of add flesh and skin to the character. Lots of people have posted reviews on it, and it is as brilliant as it sounds.

My curiousity and interest in the country and people was piqued after the read. In my current state of mental degeneration, this book was an eye-opener and pushed me to find out more about Afghanistan, the Hazaras and of course, the Taliban.

of course, it's almost impossible to get objective information on the Talibans. every information I come across is biased for or against them. Khaled Hosseini's perspective should also be taken with a pinch of salt. did the Talibans really engage in those unspeakable acts? the Hazara massacres mentioned in the book did occur in 1998-1999, so that much they were certainly capable of.

brilliant piece of story-telling.