Well, I was hesitant to read this one because I'd heard it was "so great". You know the way you hear that about books that are the flavour of the month and then you're let down when you actually read them? Well, this wasn't one of them!!
Amir, growing up in 1970s Afghanistan, is desperate to win the local kite-fighting contest in order to impress his father. Father and son share a difficult relationship and Amir hopes to impress his father and gain his affection. But something happens on that day that changes Amir's life forever. The rest of the book follows his maturation as he realises that he must somehow redeem himself in order to be truly happy.
It's a simple tale and a sometimes predictable one but this is easy to read and very enjoyable. I also found it quite educational and interesting to learn about Afghanistan - a country I know little about. I'd definitely recommend this - the characters are well developed and the writing style flows with good pace.
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