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The Kite Runner
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WOW! This book was beautiful, exquisite.
This book follows the story of a rich boy named Amir who grows up playing with his buddy Hassan who is the son of his father's servant. This story is one of friendship, betrayal, love, redemption, and family.
There were so many different twists in this book that I never saw coming. It was also so real that I had to Google, "Is The Kite Runner based on a true story?" If you are wondering, no, it is not.
Honestly, this book was so moving and beautiful that I was crying at multiple spots in the book. It would be hard to convey how much I love this book. Even typing this review, I am tearing up. Love in real life is not a Hallmark movie or a Lifetime show. Even people we love let us down and disappoint from time to time. The world doesn't always give us an easy hand in life. However, this author perfectly depicted imperfect characters who were doing their best.
If you need a read, this book is it. It is captivating and page turning. It will rumble your soul.
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Mar Captain Corelli's Mandolin - Louis De Berniere
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May The Woman in White
Jun Atonement
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Sep Ulysses
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This book follows the story of a rich boy named Amir who grows up playing with his buddy Hassan who is the son of his father's servant. This story is one of friendship, betrayal, love, redemption, and family.
There were so many different twists in this book that I never saw coming. It was also so real that I had to Google, "Is The Kite Runner based on a true story?" If you are wondering, no, it is not.
Honestly, this book was so moving and beautiful that I was crying at multiple spots in the book. It would be hard to convey how much I love this book. Even typing this review, I am tearing up. Love in real life is not a Hallmark movie or a Lifetime show. Even people we love let us down and disappoint from time to time. The world doesn't always give us an easy hand in life. However, this author perfectly depicted imperfect characters who were doing their best.
If you need a read, this book is it. It is captivating and page turning. It will rumble your soul.
2025 Reading Schedule
Jan A Town Like Alice
Feb Birdsong
Mar Captain Corelli's Mandolin - Louis De Berniere
Apr War and Peace
May The Woman in White
Jun Atonement
Jul The Shadow of the Wind
Aug Jude the Obscure
Sep Ulysses
Oct Vanity Fair
Nov A Fine Balance
Dec Germinal
Connect With Me!
Blog Twitter BookTube Insta My Bookstore at Pango
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Reading Progress
December 13, 2020
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December 13, 2020
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December 14, 2020
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"Wow! This book is beautiful and very moving. It is a treasure and I am blessed to be reading it."
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December 15, 2020
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61.99%
"Oh wow! I did not see that coming! This book is so realistic. Don't want it to end."
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December 18, 2020
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Finished Reading
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A beautiful story!
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One of my all time top 10 books...so glad you loved it Lisa
Loved the book. Loved your review!
I've previously read and enjoyed your book choices for January, April and September; hope you do as well.
What a beautiful review, Lisa. I e always wanted to read this book but something I never get to it. I’m going to add it back and make a. Imminent to read it this upcoming year. Your review has inspired me. 🎄💝
Great review! I'm hoping to read this one soon.
Hosseini's gone off the grid for too long. I hope someone with influence lights a fire under him.
I love his work but haven't read this one. ❤️
Brian wrote: "Hosseini's gone off the grid for too long. I hope someone with influence lights a fire under him."Perhaps this review will do the trick. I mean if Philip Pullman responds to one of my reviews with an article in The Guardian, one can hope.
Kay wrote: "I love his work but haven't read this one. ❤️"I haven't read any of his other works, but I do keep seeing good things about Splendid Suns.
Summer wrote: "Great review! I'm hoping to read this one soon."Thanks, Summer! I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!
Kat (Books are Comfort Food) wrote: "What a beautiful review, Lisa. I e always wanted to read this book but something I never get to it. I’m going to add it back and make a. Imminent to read it this upcoming year. Your review has insp..."Thanks, Kat! You are too kind! I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did!
Ian wrote: "I've previously read and enjoyed your book choices for January, April and September; hope you do as well."Thanks, Ian! All of my picks come from the 100 Books to Read Before You Die According to the BBC. For the most part, I haven't been disappointed. The list has an absolutely phenomenal track record actually.
Morgan wrote: "Loved the book. Loved your review!"Thanks, Morgan! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it too! Hope you are having happy holidays!
Taste_in_Books wrote: "One of my all time top 10 books...so glad you loved it Lisa"Thanks! It is definitely one of my favorites!
Debbie wrote: "A beautiful story!"Thanks, Debbie! Glad you enjoyed it as well! Hope you are enjoying your week of reading!
Lisa of Troy wrote: "Morgan wrote: "Loved the book. Loved your review!"Thanks, Morgan! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it too! Hope you are having happy holidays!"
Thanks Lisa. I hope you are having happy holidays too. Holiday Greetings to you.
I’m glad this book is not based on a true story. It’s already heartbreaking enough. You made me releaze that some parts read like a biography/memoir.
Yes, it's a wonderful story !
Kite runner, A thousand Splendid suns & And the mountains echoed, all of them are really great reads!
Such a great review, Lisa! This book is EVERYTHING!!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Such a beautiful book. I don’t understand people who didn’t like it simply because of a violent scene. Life can be violent
This book is magnificent. Love your review!
Another favorite of mine. Stellar review, Lisa!
Definitely a must-read book (Hassan is adorable). Fab review, Lisa!
I loved this book also!
Totally agree. This book was something else. Great review Lisa 💖
With you, definitely. Very well written. 😁
I read this book some time ago and it has always stuck with me. I’m so excited to be going to see the play next week on Broadway. ☺️
Super ,movinf yet true novel of growth Good review
Thanks, Doris!
I fund writing about books incredibly difficult Maybe it is because I have a full time job annd the family No time
A very moving story! I loved it when I read it.
One of my absolute favorite books! Great review! I think you will enjoy his other books he has written also, I did.
Bar eh tu hazar dafa - for you a thousand times over....there's a way to be good again.. I read this book several years ago and the quotes are still great. I feel sad though as its only instant in this book and also in another book I read by him that circumstances could've been different. They made a movie about this one - it was okay but most books are better than movies.
Terrific review, Lisa!
