i finished the book. (despite some minor stomach heaving.)
my gut reaction: oh my. oh my oh my. and i cried.
my reaction a few days afterward: it all (and forgive how snotty this will sound) seemed so contrived. the pieces all added up a little too perfectly for me---the "you will lose your left eye" bit, the infertility, the quote from amir's dad about lying, the bad guy from the alley doing the same bad things to hassan's son, etc. i read a review that called it a modern day allegory, which made it a little easier to swallow, but still... i don't want to be force fed my poison. i was also put off by the random switches in tone---like when amir is in the hospital "fading out." gag. really. he couldn't think of a less cliche way of describing that scene?
anyway, i suppose for a first novel from a doctor, it's brilliant. but i wouldn't read it again. and i won't remember it fondly.
on to the next book, sarajane?
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them. -marktwain
welcome to book club
Let us read. enjoy. learn. grow. share. explore. experience & see. The idea is that every month or two after we have all read a book, by the same title, we will ALL post our comments, thoughts, loves, hates & inspirations from the book. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion.
3 comments:
So, I read The Kite Runner about a year ago, but I'd like to say, I feel similarly. When I think about it I think about the alley, and how that scene ruined the experience. My husband is reading the authors second novel right now, and every time his nose is buried I'm wondering if the same sad, sick story is being played out in some way. I feel bad about the feelings, because I think we could all use a bit of awareness about sexual assault and violence. Somehow, in The Kite Runner it was too rash and almost resolved without any attention. Wierd.
Mur, I love your family pic on your profile...do you have a blog for you three?
You guys can reach me by calling 949-269-3090, it's a local cali number that rings to my cell down here.
After such a gutwrencher you all should try a lighthearted one. Ultra Marathon Man is rather fascinating. I noticed you hadn't picked one since the summer...
Post a Comment