Entry Number Two

As I began to read the novel, I could not help but feel disgust at the cowardice of the main character, Amir. While I realize that I am being unfair, the fact is that Amir abandoned his servant, Hassan at a critical moment. However, Amir did have some justification, as he was a son who only wished to please his father, and who felt as if he never recieved enough attention. Hassan, on the other hand, is a gentle, ever-smiling, and loyal servant, who would do anything for Amir. It is very frustrating to watch as Amir struggles with himself over defending himself and protecting Hassan, or simply running away. (Amir usually runs away). He is such a protected boy, coming from a wealthy, priviledged family. It is really quite sad; he blames himself for his mother's death and tries his best to please his father, no matter whom he hurts in the process. When Hassan was assaulted by Assef and his gang, I was sure Amir would step in to save Hassan. I was extremly dissapointed when he ran away. Hassan has left now, though, and Amir is in America. It seems he has fallen for Soraya Taheri, and I believe the rest of the story will be a tumultuous tale of Amir's struggle to win her heart. Who knows, perhaps Hassan will come back.

Kite Runner Entry One

I've never really read much historical fiction before, so when my friends and parents recommended Kite Runner to me, I just went with it. I don't know much about it, but they told me that it was a very good, but depressing story. The book takes place in Afganistan, just before the country's revolution. When you think about it, if the country is going to have a revolution, it's going to tear apart the characters' lives. Terrible things happen in violent revolutions. Families are torn apart, friends become enemies and no place is safe. I can only imagine what Hosseini's characters will have to go through. I don't really like reading in increments of time, just when I do have the time so:

-page 142 by February 22nd
-page 202 by March 5th
-page 310 by March 17th
-page 371 (end) by March 24

Hopefully this will be flexible enough!