Pre- The Kite Runner
For our first indepedent reading assignment I’ve decided to read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. I chose to read this book for a couple of reasons. First of all, I didn’t really want to read about the Puritans or the Scottish Play, no offense to them. Also, a few people have recommended The Kite Runner to me, so when I saw it on the list I figured I might as well try it.
I don’t really have any predetermined expectations from this book, except that I hope its good. I can’t recall ever learning something about the revolution that takes place in the main character’s country or it being invaded by Russian forces, though both of these events are mentioned on the back cover. Besides the fact that this somehow relates to evil, I really have no idea what its about. I’m basically winging it and hoping its a fun read I learn something from.
October 3rd, 2006 at 4:48 pm
Probably too much info, but if you ever get stuck, check out the Wikipedia entry on the Soviet War in Afghanistan.
You definitely can read and enjoy the book without that, though.
October 12th, 2006 at 1:11 pm
YO WHATS GOING ON