Out of all the books I have read this year The Kite Runner [by: Khaled Hosseini] has been my favorite. One reason is simply because there can be a connection felt between the characters and the audience. The author includes many conflicts that can be relatable such as conflicts between friends, parents, and trying to make wise decisions in your teenage years. Things like how best friends can become complete strangers in just a few minutes, or how rocky relationships between a child and their parent can be especially after loss of their spouse. Besides the self to text connection that the reader can make, the language that the author uses is very descriptive and enables the reader to really visualize the scene. For example it says, "She was standing behind us, a slim- hipped beauty with velvety coal black hair... she had thick black eyebrows that touched in the middle like arched wings of a flying bird, and the gracefully hooked nose of a princess from old Persia..."(155). Just with the one line of example you can tell that Hosseini crafts his language using a lot of imagery to describe the characters. It really makes you think that she is standing right in front of you.
Not only does that author use literal language but also metaphors that make this book a must read. It says, "America was different. America was a river, roaring along, unmindful of the past. I could wade into this river, let my sins drown drown to the bottom, let the waters carry me someplace far"(151). The way America is compared to a roaring river really lets the audience get a sense of his emotion therefore letting us to connect with Amir [main character].
The unexpected plot twists, strange/complex characters, and rich symbolism used throughout this book really sets a high standard for it and this is one novel that I recommend everyone read.
Not only does that author use literal language but also metaphors that make this book a must read. It says, "America was different. America was a river, roaring along, unmindful of the past. I could wade into this river, let my sins drown drown to the bottom, let the waters carry me someplace far"(151). The way America is compared to a roaring river really lets the audience get a sense of his emotion therefore letting us to connect with Amir [main character].
The unexpected plot twists, strange/complex characters, and rich symbolism used throughout this book really sets a high standard for it and this is one novel that I recommend everyone read.
Aneesha,
ReplyDeleteI came across this book when looking for a new read and saw that it is one of the author's most renowned works. While I haven't read it, I started another book by Khaled Hosseini called "And the Mountains Echoed." It is quite good so far as well as intellectual. The language is similar to that which you quoted above. The author is particularly skilled in the use of metaphor and description. It really allows the audience an inside view of the different culture. Books like these are truly "windows" and allow the reader to become more cultured and aware to other ways of life.