Reading the back cover, I thought, eh, I've got so many others to read that sound more interesting. But the NY Best Sellers list can't be wrong (ok, maybe it can). In this case, it was excellent. I loved this story...coulda finished it in 2 days if I'd just had the ability to do nothing else....I can't wait for the movie...within the first 4 chapters, I though it would make a great movie. Makes me appreciate where I am from, how lucky I am to live in America, and how there are so many people out there that will never get to sit here, type on a computer their feelings of a book for the world to see, much less even get to read a book in the first place. Loved loved loved it.

I did not choose this book - it was selected by a book club. It is not my "type" of book. It was AMAZING. I love it & could not put it down. I would recommend it & would read it again. It's about a boy who grew up in a wealthy family in Afganistan and his relationship with his servant who is the same age. The political upheaval of Afganistan is also an emotional part of the book, but not in a boring overly political or historical way. It's a great book.

Probably one of the finest books I have read in years. Development of character, historical accuracy, the author captured the inner workings of the Afghan male's mind. Beautifully written, great story and plot development and it is difficult not to jump right in with the characters.I cannot rate this high enough!

I almost didn't give this book a chance. I am so glad I did. It's not what I usually read, but it really made me stop & think about what life is like in other countries. I thought it was very good, but sad!

This is a sad, moving story of a boy who wishes he were someone else, someone with more courage and valor. His decisions, one in particular, have hard consequences on himself and those who love him. This story details how he deals with those repurcussions. I definitely recommend this book.

This was well written, incredibly descriptive and a great story. Irony is found throughout the many twists and turns of this book. You will feel passionately about the charachters, both good and bad. Can't wait to see it in movie form and I hear his next book is even better.

This book is amazing, exciting, nailbiting, and beautfully written. I read it in 3 days and thoroughly enjoyed it even though it wasn't one of my "normal" reads. I can't wait to read his next one.

Wonderful book. The reviews call it "haunting" and that is honestly the best word I can muster to describe the story. Explored aspects of Afghani culture I'd never been exposed to before. Wonderfully written, beautiful story of tragedy and family.

I loved this book. Sometimes the subject matter was disturbing and hard to read but it was well worth it. This book kept me captivated from beginning to end.

Outstanding Book!!! I could not put it down. Mr. Hosseini pulls you righ into the story as if you were there. I highly recommend it!

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I can't wait to read his next book. this book has heart and he writes much better than I can but have to be a little critical of his forshadowing. It was as if he was trying to hard to tie things together, some of which could have been left out.However this was a really enjoyable book.

Touching and dark. For mature audiences. Excellent story line.

Great book.

Loved this book - a great story and a reminder that we are all just people... rich or poor, regardless of culture. Such a well-told tale; I highly recommend it.

Fantastic book, I love this author.

This was a wonderful book! I would highly recommend it to a friend. Some parts where predictable, but in the end thought it was a sweet story of forgiveness.

heartbreakingly beautiful. A story of love in redemption that shows it is never too late to go home.

Good read.

This book is well written and captivating. But it is SO sad that I wish I did not read it. Really opened my eyes to issues in Afghanistan.

This book really brings insight to how other cultures live. It is an eye-opening experience into the life of a boy who always felt inadequate and late in life found himself. Great read!

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