Hey guys! Sorry I’ve been away for a bit, I’ve been dealing with some restlessness. But that didn’t stop me from reading. So, I’ve read quite a few books this year, ranging from African fiction to foreign classics and self-help books. Here’s a breakdown of everything I’ve read and my thoughts on them.

Note: These are my personal opinions about the books. Everyone is welcome to have their own thoughts about them. So yeah , let's get into it . Hope you enjoy!☺️

For today’s review, I was torn between two really great books that you could totally consider classics. I actually wanted to go with Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis at first, but then I changed my mind. So today, we’re talking about… Drum roll please 🥁🥁

2) The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

 Oh my God, guys, this has to be one of my favourites of all time. It was recommended by my sister, and trust me, it didn’t disappoint. What a beautiful book! Hosseini’s writing style is so emotionally rich and empathetic. His language is vivid and descriptive, bringing the story to life in such a way that you can almost feel everything. But I’m getting carried away—let’s dive into the plot.

 The book follows Amir, a young boy from a wealthy family in Kabul, and his friendship with Hassan, the son of their servant. Although they share a close bond, Amir is often filled with jealousy, guilt, and a desire to meet his father’s expectations, while Hassan’s love for Amir is pure and unwavering. During a kite-flying tournament, Amir wins his father’s approval, but Hassan is assaulted while fetching Amir’s kite, and Amir fails to intervene due to fear. This moment drives a wedge between them, with Amir grappling with guilt and Hassan silently enduring the trauma. Amir later forces Hassan and his father to leave.As war breaks out in Afghanistan, Amir and his father flee to the U.S. Over the years, Amir grows up, marries, and becomes a writer. Years later, he receives a call from his father’s best friend, urging him to return to Kabul to make amends. Amir goes back, only to uncover a heartbreaking secret about his father and Hassan. In an effort to atone for his past mistakes, Amir embarks on a journey to find Hassan’s son, Sohrab, facing numerous challenges and confronting his past in the process.

 Guys, when I finished this book, I was bawling. Like, it was so beautiful and emotional, and the twists—Omg, the twists at the end were mind-blowing. The novel explores the significance of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal while addressing real-life issues, such as the Soviet-Afghan war and the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan. It discusses how they imposed strict and extreme Islamic law, punishing the lower class (i.e., the Hazaras), restricting freedom, and violating human rights especially for women. Okay, moving on to my favourite part of this write-up:

My Favourite Character: Hassan! He was loyal till the very end, such a loving soul, and honestly, he deserved so much better. They shouldn’t have kept the truth from him or Amir.

Least Favourite Character: Omo, I would’ve said Amir.  Although he was annoying, he was still a child, and he used an awful method to rid himself of the guilt. NOW, moving on to the real villain—it was Amir’s father. How can someone be so hypocritical? He says, ‘The ultimate sin is theft,’ but he robbed his sons of the truth and betrayed his loyal servant just to save face. He was a wicked man, walahi

Favourite Quote: “For you, a thousand times over.”

This line honestly touched my heart. The sincerity and love that drips within those words made it so much more than just a bunch of words.

Rating: 100/10

Thank you for reading my thoughts on the book! If you enjoyed it, please leave a like and a comment too 🙏🙏. Oh, and please let me know if you’ve read this book in the comments section. If you’ve always wanted to read The Kite Runner, consider this your sign to go for it. It's a lovely book.

Adios, guys! See y’all next time ❤️