Khaled Hosseini's latest book took a different path for me compared to his previous releases that I've read, The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns -- which both ripped my heart apart. The setting moved a lot, almost every chapter, which inevitably made it hard for me to focus and invest only into one character. Of course it didn't take away the fact that it is still a good story, and that Mr. Hosseini is still one of the best story-tellers that I've come to know. His choice of words are simple and relatable, yet so perfect and skilled in fleshing out the emotions present in the story, one thing that is truly admirable.
It's a funny thing, but most people mostly have it backward. They think they live by what they want. But really, what guides them is what they're afraid of. What they don't want.
sounds like good book. i have bought lots of books in last couple of days. now i have to finish reading before i get my hands on any new one. :p
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Haha we have the same philosophy in buying/reading books! But sometimes I can't help but purchase a new one even there's still a pile of unread ones, heehee. Happy reading to you too, Praktisha :)
Deleteso true!
ReplyDeleteThen you must belong to the few people who have it forward. Hehe. The domain name looks good April. :)
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How generous of you to say that! Thanks, Karez :)
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