It’s time for another recap. I caught this episode late but I still had to get this recap up for y’all. Make sure to check out the other recaps for the Premiere, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, and Episode 6 while you’re here.
The Kite Runner follows the friendship between Amir, son of a wealthy Kabul merchant, and his servant Hassan. It explores the ranks of classicism and its effects on lifestyle, education, and ultimate purpose of life. The two are eventually separated due to dynamic issues coinciding with the instability of the Afghan government. The story itself spans over thirty years, detailing the overlooked and rampant past few years of Afghanistan and hope for a brighter future.
I enjoyed reading this novel immensely. I will say that I cried multiple times throughout, but it was difficult to put down. I felt so emotionally invested in the characters and yearned to learn their final outcome. This novel was written from a perspective and area that I had never read before, nonetheless, it was beautiful. The style wasn’t difficult to comprehend and it was in no way airy. Every word had a place and a purpose and there were many amazing quotes to take from this.
In closing, I feel that this quote greatly summarizes my feelings toward The Kite Runner: “Sad stories make good books.”
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