"The Kite Runner"
"Many years have passed, and people say that old things can be buried. However, I finally realized that this is wrong, because the past will crawl up on its own. Looking back, I realize that for the past twenty-six years, I have been peering at that deserted path."
Amir, a 12-year-old young man from a wealthy Afghan family, and his servant Hassan are brothers in love. However, after a kite competition, a tragic thing happened. Amir felt remorse and pain for his cowardice and forced Hassan to leave. Soon, he fled to the United States with his father.
As an adult, Amir could never forgive his betrayal of Hassan. In order to atone for his sins, Amir once again set foot on his hometown that he had not known for more than 20 years, hoping to do his last bit for his unfortunate friend. However, he discovered a shocking lie and his childhood nightmare recurred again. How should Amir choose?
The novel is so cruel and beautiful. The author outlines the essence and redemption of human nature with warm and delicate writing style. It is soul-stirring to read.
"The Mountains Sing Back"
Several generations of a family have experienced sixty years of joys and sorrows caused by poverty and war.
How they love, how they are hurt, how they betray and sacrifice each other.
1952, Afghanistan, poor village Shadbagh. The 10-year-old boy Abdullah and his 3-year-old sister Pari experienced an irreversible separation that may last forever. Their mother died of hemorrhage when giving birth to Pari, and their father, Sabur, was an honest man who worked hard and could barely survive. Unable to support his two young children, he married a stepmother, Parvana, to the children. Parvana's brother Nabi works as a cook and driver in a wealthy family in Kabul. The hostess Nila has been unable to have children. Uncle Nabi brokered the deal, and Pari was sold to Nila and started a new life.
After a series of changes, there were wars one after another. The Soviets came and the war broke out; the Soviets left and the warlords came; the warlords left and the Taliban came; the Taliban left and the Americans came. The country was destroyed and the family was destroyed, and the protagonist of the story was forced to disperse. The story will continue to be written in Kabul, San Jose, California, and Paris, France.
"A Thousand Splendid Suns" is known as the "female version of "The Kite Runner"". Hosseini once again used the war in Afghanistan as the background, spanning thirty years in time and space, and used delicate and touching brushwork to depict the hopes, love, dreams and losses of Afghan women struggling under the old system in the new era.
The illegitimate daughter Mariam waited hard at the door of her father's house. When she returned home, she saw her mother who had hanged herself out of despair. It was her fifteenth birthday, and her childhood came to an abrupt end. Mariam's father then arranged for her to marry Rashid, a shoemaker in his forties in Kabul. She suffered several miscarriages and was ultimately unable to have children and lived under the shadow of domestic violence for a long time.
Eighteen years later, the young girl Laila's parents died in the war, and her childhood sweetheart also disappeared during the war. Unaccompanied Laila had no choice and was forced to marry Rashid. Two Afghan women each carry tragic memories from different eras...
Reader comments
"For you, thousands of times." How many people have been moved to tears by these words. Amir, a 12-year-old Afghan rich boy, and his servant Hassan are brothers. However, an unexpected tragedy happened and Amir chose to escape and betrayal. Since then, he has been feeling remorse and pain for his cowardice. In order to avoid his negative self, he forced Hassan away and fled to the United States, but in the end he came to Hassan again and asked for forgiveness. After reading this book, we will all empathize with the characters in the book.
When I read that Hassen went to help Amir chase the kite, Hassen turned around, put his hands to his mouth, and shouted loudly with firm eyes: "For you, thousands of times!" I broke down and cried, not just because I was moved, but because a mixed shock and incredible emotions hit my heart, making me unable to control myself. When I reacted, I was surprised. This was the first book that made me so sad and happy at the same time. The bond, redemption and sincerity between the two protagonists made my tears follow the content of the book, and the emotions of pain and joy were mixed throughout the reading time.
For you, thousands of times. It's hard to imagine how painful it must be for a young man who is full of enthusiasm and is let down. Hassan was so loyal to friendship and so kind to his friends, but in the end he met a very miserable end, which can't help but make people feel very sad. It also allows us to understand the truth that all sins cannot be completely eliminated. We can only repent as much as possible. The mistakes we have committed will always be rooted deep in our hearts. At the same time, when an avalanche occurs, no snowflake is innocent. When we watch, we are actually acquiescing to the occurrence of evil. If Amir could have been braver at that time, maybe Hassan's ending would not have been so tragic, at least, he would not have been so sad. But if can only be if, human nature always has its own dark side.
After reading this book, I had tears in my eyes. This is a deeply touching novel. The story is set in Afghanistan and tells the story of the friendship and fateful entanglement between two boys. The author reveals important themes such as family, friendship and betrayal through wonderful storylines and distinctive characters. Packed with emotional punch and insight, this book is unforgettable. It explores the complexity of human nature and the boundaries between good and evil, giving people thinking and resonance.
The story in this book is cruel and beautiful, the writing is warm and delicate, and the theme is profound. It is a novel worth reading. The author's character creation is very successful. Many characters appear in this novel, such as Amir, Hassan, etc. The author's corresponding ink is also different, but between more or less strokes, the image of each character is lifelike and three-dimensional. The theme behind the work is also of great practical significance and profound, showing the essence and redemption of human nature.
This book touched my heart very much. It tells a story about friendship, redemption and growth. Like Amir, I made mistakes and hurt others while growing up. I was also inspired to see him finally bravely face his past and work towards redemption. The author's description is very delicate, which made me feel like I was in the world of Afghanistan and felt the inner struggle of the protagonist. This is a good book worth reading again and again.
"For you, thousands of times."
I borrowed this book from the hotel when I was traveling in Yili. I downloaded Tomato and read it on the return flight. It happened to be July 5th in Xinjiang, the international situation between Israel and Iran, and my mood some time ago. Alas, all kinds of emotions were mixed together, and I burst into tears on the plane... Human destiny, national emotions, religious beliefs, family and friendship...
I read this book many years ago. Now I only remember the harm done to Hassan after Chasing the Kite this winter. I felt that the author was too cowardly and selfish. Now that I read it again, I can understand that the author was jealous of Hassan because of his father's indifference to him. Later, the author wrote and published these stories and innermost thoughts. Isn't it a kind of bravery?
Beautifully written and catchy sentences
For you, thousands of times
For you thousands of times
For you, thousands of times
Over several weekends and on my commute to and from get off work, I finished watching and listening to The Kite Runner. It is a good book worth revisiting again and again.
It's very interesting. Recommended by others. After watching it, I feel like I can read it again.
For you, thousands of times [cry]
"For you, thousands of times"
For you, thousands of times
Don't try to understand Afghanistan through this novel, and don't try to understand the Taliban through this novel.
Extremely longing for father's love, giving birth to jealousy
I really like the historical metaphor behind the story
Watching it for the second time, watching it for the first time in junior high school, after 6.7 Years, I discovered something different again
A fine product of human spiritual food, worth savoring again and again.
It's really beautiful, deep and connotative
The story is full of true feelings and touching, making you feel happy after reading it.
"For you, thousands of times." How many people have been moved to tears by these words. Amir, a 12-year-old Afghan rich boy, and his servant Hassan are brothers. However, an unexpected tragedy happened and Amir chose to escape and betrayal. Since then, he has been feeling remorse and pain for his cowardice. In order to avoid his negative self, he forced Hassan away and fled to the United States, but in the end he came to Hassan again and asked for forgiveness. After reading this book, we will all empathize with the characters in the book.
When I read that Hassen went to help Amir chase the kite, Hassen turned around, put his hands to his mouth, and shouted loudly with firm eyes: "For you, thousands of times!" I broke down and cried, not just because I was moved, but because a mixed shock and incredible emotions hit my heart, making me unable to control myself. When I reacted, I was surprised. This was the first book that made me so sad and happy at the same time. The bond, redemption and sincerity between the two protagonists made my tears follow the content of the book, and the emotions of pain and joy were mixed throughout the reading time.
For you, thousands of times. It's hard to imagine how painful it must be for a young man who is full of enthusiasm and is let down. Hassan was so loyal to friendship and so kind to his friends, but in the end he met a very miserable end, which can't help but make people feel very sad. It also allows us to understand the truth that all sins cannot be completely eliminated. We can only repent as much as possible. The mistakes we have committed will always be rooted deep in our hearts. At the same time, when an avalanche occurs, no snowflake is innocent. When we watch, we are actually acquiescing to the occurrence of evil. If Amir could have been braver at that time, maybe Hassan's ending would not have been so tragic, at least, he would not have been so sad. But if can only be if, human nature always has its own dark side.
After reading this book, I had tears in my eyes. This is a deeply touching novel. The story is set in Afghanistan and tells the story of the friendship and fateful entanglement between two boys. The author reveals important themes such as family, friendship and betrayal through wonderful storylines and distinctive characters. Packed with emotional punch and insight, this book is unforgettable. It explores the complexity of human nature and the boundaries between good and evil, giving people thinking and resonance.
The story in this book is cruel and beautiful, the writing is warm and delicate, and the theme is profound. It is a novel worth reading. The author's character creation is very successful. Many characters appear in this novel, such as Amir, Hassan, etc. The author's corresponding ink is also different, but between more or less strokes, the image of each character is lifelike and three-dimensional. The theme behind the work is also of great practical significance and profound, showing the essence and redemption of human nature.
This book touched my heart very much. It tells a story about friendship, redemption and growth. Like Amir, I made mistakes and hurt others while growing up. I was also inspired to see him finally bravely face his past and work towards redemption. The author's description is very delicate, which made me feel like I was in the world of Afghanistan and felt the inner struggle of the protagonist. This is a good book worth reading again and again.
"For you, thousands of times."
I borrowed this book from the hotel when I was traveling in Yili. I downloaded Tomato and read it on the return flight. It happened to be July 5th in Xinjiang, the international situation between Israel and Iran, and my mood some time ago. Alas, all kinds of emotions were mixed together, and I burst into tears on the plane... Human destiny, national emotions, religious beliefs, family and friendship...
I read this book many years ago. Now I only remember the harm done to Hassan after Chasing the Kite this winter. I felt that the author was too cowardly and selfish. Now that I read it again, I can understand that the author was jealous of Hassan because of his father's indifference to him. Later, the author wrote and published these stories and innermost thoughts. Isn't it a kind of bravery?
Beautifully written and catchy sentences
For you, thousands of times
For you thousands of times
For you, thousands of times
Over several weekends and on my commute to and from get off work, I finished watching and listening to The Kite Runner. It is a good book worth revisiting again and again.
It's very interesting. Recommended by others. After watching it, I feel like I can read it again.
For you, thousands of times [cry]
"For you, thousands of times"
For you, thousands of times
Don't try to understand Afghanistan through this novel, and don't try to understand the Taliban through this novel.
Extremely longing for father's love, giving birth to jealousy
I really like the historical metaphor behind the story
Watching it for the second time, watching it for the first time in junior high school, after 6.7 Years, I discovered something different again
A fine product of human spiritual food, worth savoring again and again.
It's really beautiful, deep and connotative
The story is full of true feelings and touching, making you feel happy after reading it.