Khaled Hossein spins a tale worthy of Charles Dickens. As I read The Kite Runner I was reminded of the stories David Copperfield and A Tale of Two Cities. The first because of the person propose and decades long story line. The second because the situation becomes dangerous for the protagonist when he travels back home.
Hossein, however, avoids the flowery language and odd analogies of Dickens. Instead he writes in a more direct style reminiscent of Hemmingway.
Did I just do that? Did I compare a first novel to Dickens and Hemmingway. How cliche'. Needless to say, I enjoyed the book and recommend it. And don't let Hossein's Afghan roots fool you, the book it definitely written from an American point of view.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
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