The Novel of the Week is The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. I read this book last year and I was amazed by this author writing as much as I was with the plot of the story. This book really captures the experience of living in Afghanistan before, during, and after the Afghanistan War.
The tragic events of this novel will impact any reader, with or without background of the war. I myself was not informed with much information about the war, except that I knew there was a war.
The Kite Runner tells the story of Amir, a young boy from the Wazir Akbar Khan district of Kabul, who befriends Hassan, his father's young Hazara servant. The story is set against a backdrop of tumultuous events, from the fall of Afghanistan's monarchy through the Soviet invasion, the mass exodus of refugees to Pakistan and the United States, and the rise of the Taliban regime.
This was Hosseini's first book published in 2003 and was adapted into a film under the same name, The Kite Runner. I have not watched the film, but I do plan to. Regardless, I highly recommend this book!
Stay Tuned for next week's novel!
I decided to start a little segment on my blog; Novel of the Week will be, well, this is pretty self explanatory.
This week's novel is Matched by Ally Condie. I chose this book because not only did I love it but, relates to society now. Not only that but, it has a sequel, Crossed, which came out the 1st of this month.
In this novel, you find the flaws of a utopia and the attempts of a so called "perfect" society. When you read this, you will find yourself appreciating the little freedoms taking for granted every day. The freedom to whom you can love, where you work, who your friends are, etc.
If you would like to read more about the books, or Ally Condie you can go on the official site by clicking the following link : http://matched-book.com/
Stay tuned for next week's novel!
I AM AMERICA (AND SO CAN YOU!)
Stephen Colbert is such a witty, comical man. He's straight to the point and because what he says is so true, it's funny. If being sarcastic was an art form, he would be the master artist.
I just began reading his book earlier today. I have to say, it made me laugh with almost every sentence. I usually wouldn't read a book that contains one mans opinions about so many topics from Race to Sex, Religion to Sports but, after reading the cover I had to read the inside!
I personally have never watched his show The Colbert Report, but after reading the first chapter, I am considering watching it. If you ever find yourself looking though the book section of any store, wondering what to choose to read, pick up a copy of I Am America by Stephen Colbert. Although this book might not be one of the usual engaging novels you're use to reading, it will provide comical relief in your life and make you literally "LOL".
