In my opinion this book contains one of the most dramatic stories that I have read. When I was reading the novel in one paragraph I was very happy and fascinated but in the next paragraph I was very sad or angry. This made that the story was very dramatic but amazing and funny.
In the other hand I consider that the book has an excellent rhythm because it contains a lot of information about the situation in Afghanistan. The novel describes and shows the sad events and the different problems in Afghanistan. With these events I could imagine how they lived and knew about their customs, traditions, culture, religion and ethnic groups.
In definitely “The kite runner” is a best seller which contains an amazing story of regret and redemption, friendship and family, and finally it transcends all boundaries to find a place in the heart of every reader.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
This is the list of vocabulary
kite n. plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string
orphanage n. a public institution for the care of orphans
slingshot n. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
boogeyman n. an imaginary monster used to frighten children
dead ringer n. a person who is almost identical to another
harelip n. a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip
betray vb. act treacherously towards (one's country) by aiding the enemy
Atrophy vb. A wasting away of the body or of an organ or pat, as from defective nutrition or nerve damage
Carcass n. The dead body of an animal, especially of a slaughtered animal after removal of the offal.
Vehement adj . Zealous; impassioned: a vehement defence "Intense"
Relentless adj .Unyielding, severe, strict, or harsh; unrelenting
Trepidation n. Tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation; perturbation
Rape vb. force (another person) to have sexual intercourse with him against their will.
Redemption n. a thing that saves someone from error or evil.
playmate n. a friend with whom a child plays
monarch n. a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.
loyal n. showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.
envelopes n. a flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document.
embassy n. the official residence or offices of an ambassador.
bury vb. put or hide underground.
mulberries n a small tree with dark red or white loganberry-like fruit. "Moras"
hills n. a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.
ache n. a continuous or prolonged dull pain
short cut n. an alternative route that is shorter than the one usually taken
spuose n. a husband or wife considered in relation to their partner
hips n. a projection of the pelvis and upper thigh bone on each side of the body.
gutter n. a shallow trough beneath the edge of a roof, or a channel at the side of a street, for carrying off rainwater. "Canalon"
orphanage n. a public institution for the care of orphans
slingshot n. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
boogeyman n. an imaginary monster used to frighten children
dead ringer n. a person who is almost identical to another
harelip n. a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip
betray vb. act treacherously towards (one's country) by aiding the enemy
Atrophy vb. A wasting away of the body or of an organ or pat, as from defective nutrition or nerve damage
Carcass n. The dead body of an animal, especially of a slaughtered animal after removal of the offal.
Vehement adj . Zealous; impassioned: a vehement defence "Intense"
Relentless adj .Unyielding, severe, strict, or harsh; unrelenting
Trepidation n. Tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation; perturbation
Rape vb. force (another person) to have sexual intercourse with him against their will.
Redemption n. a thing that saves someone from error or evil.
playmate n. a friend with whom a child plays
monarch n. a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.
loyal n. showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.
envelopes n. a flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document.
embassy n. the official residence or offices of an ambassador.
bury vb. put or hide underground.
mulberries n a small tree with dark red or white loganberry-like fruit. "Moras"
hills n. a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.
ache n. a continuous or prolonged dull pain
short cut n. an alternative route that is shorter than the one usually taken
spuose n. a husband or wife considered in relation to their partner
hips n. a projection of the pelvis and upper thigh bone on each side of the body.
gutter n. a shallow trough beneath the edge of a roof, or a channel at the side of a street, for carrying off rainwater. "Canalon"
Monday, March 12, 2012
Chapter 25 “In Afghanistan the most important was the end”
Amir began to pray because Sohrab lost a lot of blood but the doctors realized many blood transfusions of red cells and the doctors can fortunately save to Sohrab.
They traveled to California where Soraya, the wife of Amir, was waiting for them. A beautiful room was assigned for Sohrab but the insecurity which Sohrab felt was huge because he was raped and betrayed.
The Sohrab’s insecurity was a problem because since Sohrab arrived to California, he never had smiled but in one party, Amir and Sohrab saw kites flying and Amir invited to Sohrab to run one but he didn’t want. Amir told Sohrab the story about the final tournament of kites in Afghanistan in which Amir and the father of Sohrab won.
The book said that the Americans never said the end but in Afghanistan the most important was the end of the troubles. Finally the end in the novel is as Afghanistan, they ended with the troubles and they were happy running and cutting the kites.
They traveled to California where Soraya, the wife of Amir, was waiting for them. A beautiful room was assigned for Sohrab but the insecurity which Sohrab felt was huge because he was raped and betrayed.
The Sohrab’s insecurity was a problem because since Sohrab arrived to California, he never had smiled but in one party, Amir and Sohrab saw kites flying and Amir invited to Sohrab to run one but he didn’t want. Amir told Sohrab the story about the final tournament of kites in Afghanistan in which Amir and the father of Sohrab won.
The book said that the Americans never said the end but in Afghanistan the most important was the end of the troubles. Finally the end in the novel is as Afghanistan, they ended with the troubles and they were happy running and cutting the kites.
Chapter 24 “Sohrab has problems”
Amir left the hospital and tried to get a American VISA and passport to Sohrab. They travel to the American embassy in Afghanistan for searching help, but when they arrived, the lawyer gave them bad news. The bad news was that the Sohrab’s parents were murdered and none stated the death of his parents when this occurred. Therefore, Amir couldn’t achieve the VISA because none could check that Sohrab doesn’t have parents.
For this situation, Sohrab was very sad and unhappy and the only opportunity that Sohrab has is to wait two years more in an orphanage but Amir called for his wife, Soraya, in California and he said all the events that they had had. Soraya gave to Amir another opportunity to get the VISA, this opportunity is through her father. When Amir received this news he was happy but when he went to give the news to Sohrab, he had an unexpected event. Sohrab was trying to commit suicide in the bathroom.
For this situation, Sohrab was very sad and unhappy and the only opportunity that Sohrab has is to wait two years more in an orphanage but Amir called for his wife, Soraya, in California and he said all the events that they had had. Soraya gave to Amir another opportunity to get the VISA, this opportunity is through her father. When Amir received this news he was happy but when he went to give the news to Sohrab, he had an unexpected event. Sohrab was trying to commit suicide in the bathroom.
Chapter 23 “I found to Sohrab but now what I need to do with him?”
After the great battle between Amir and Asseft, the main character, Amir, was in the hospital because he could lose his life for many knocks in the body. He described in detail the difficult days in the hospital because he was in recovery for many days. When he was in the hospital, he read a letter that Rahim Khan sent before depart.
In the letter Rahim Khan said that he knew the true about the Hassan’s rape, which surprises to Amir because Amir all the time thought the only people that knew the true about the rape were Asseft, the friends of Asseft, Hassan and Amir, but now one person more knew the cruel story. Rahim in the letter mentioned that it was main reason for which he called to Hassan. Now Amir needs to search one place for Sohrab because in the orphanage the most of the children are raped.
In the letter Rahim Khan said that he knew the true about the Hassan’s rape, which surprises to Amir because Amir all the time thought the only people that knew the true about the rape were Asseft, the friends of Asseft, Hassan and Amir, but now one person more knew the cruel story. Rahim in the letter mentioned that it was main reason for which he called to Hassan. Now Amir needs to search one place for Sohrab because in the orphanage the most of the children are raped.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Chapter 22 “The revenge”
Amir finally met with the Taliban man who had the son of Hassan. But the face of the Taliban man was very familiar. The Taliban was the first in recognized to Amir because he never forgets a face. This man was the worst enemy for Amir and Hassan. This man was Asseft the boy who raped to Hassan when they were children. Asseft was still doing damage but now with the son of Hassan, probably Asseft was the man who killed Hassan and Farzana.
This is the most important part of the book because Amir could revenge or die. Asseft was a leader of the Taliban regime and he decided confront to Amir, but he was a bad man and he decided to have Sohrab, the nephew of Amir, seeing the fight between Amir and Asseft.
They fight for much time and Asset once more was winning the fight. Amir was undefended but Sohrab always carry with him a slingshot as his father and Sorahab used it to hit in Asseft’s eye.
“My old Kabul doesn’t exist” Chapter 21
The owner of the orphanage said to Amir that the man who had his nephew was in the Stadium of Kabul. Farid and Amir were traveling to the Stadium but in the route Amir recognized the street of his house. He visited his house, but it was completely different. The Taliban regime had destroyed a large part of his house. When he arrived to his house, he was remembered all the experiences that he had had with Hassan, Baba, Ali and Rahim Khan.
Finally Amir and Farid arrived to the Stadium of Kabul. But an unexpected event happened into the Stadium. The Taliban regime was punishing the people that they considered like sinners. The situation in Kabul was completely different some years before. The old Kabul had disappeared because the entire city was controlled by the Taliban regime. When the sacrifice finished, Amir met with the Taliban, who had to Sohrab.
Finally Amir and Farid arrived to the Stadium of Kabul. But an unexpected event happened into the Stadium. The Taliban regime was punishing the people that they considered like sinners. The situation in Kabul was completely different some years before. The old Kabul had disappeared because the entire city was controlled by the Taliban regime. When the sacrifice finished, Amir met with the Taliban, who had to Sohrab.
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