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Poetry on Being Stuck

 BEING STUCK The world is moving, but it feels I'm standing still, Just like a rigid and helpless hill. Which stands there unable to move, It got ideas that the world disapproves. But still it hopes for the best,  wishes for a happy sunset. The one where he is free from fears, Experiencing true happiness after many years. -Amrinder
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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini-Review

The Kite Runner is a heartbreaking journey of betrayal, guilt, hope and redemption written by Khaled Hosseini. This book portrays story of Amir, a young Afghan boy, who grew up with his friend Hassan in the then peaceful Kabul, before the Russian invasion and subsequent civil wars.

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The Kite Runner Book Review



While Amir belonged to a rich family, Hassan belonged to lower caste Hazara Community, who lived with his father Ali in the backyard outside Amir's father house. Although the true background of Hassan was later revealed in the story, which would leave the readers in a pool of emotions.


The book talked about Amir's relationship with his father, how he wanted his father to be proud of him, just the way he was proud of Hassan. Both the boys were highly competitive and excellent at flying kite. The story took a turn when during the Kite flying competition a traumatic event happened which made Amir betray his friend and left him emotionally wrecked and gradually separated them forever apart. The Kite Runner became a story of Amir's quest for redemption and correcting all the wrong he once committed.


Which character I loved the most?

The answer to this question is Hassan, a boy too pure for this world. For days, I kept thinking about him. I kept on pondering the fact that how he was able to forgive Amir? How he would have reacted had he known the truth about his existence and baba? All I know was that Hassan deserved way too much happiness, justice and a beautiful life.


Who should read this book?

This book is beyond any review. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to experience different emotions all at once. This book will definitely make you cry. It is a powerful book that shows both the ugly and good sides of the world and us human about our emotions of guilt and redemption. Hence this book is a must read.

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