![]() ![]() ![]() I loved the illustrations and the limited pallet used was immediately evocative of the Middle East. Amir’s choice has major repecussions but due to the ever changing fortunes of the country that he loves, he is offered the opportunity of redemption.Īs I said, I really engaged with the graphic novel version of this story far more than the book. He and his best friend Hassan dream of winning the local kite flying championship but a shocking and violent event leaves Amir with a difficult choice – whether to intervene to save his friend and possibly put himself in danger, or whether to walk away. In case you don’t know, The Kite Runner is the story of Amir, who lives in wealthy Kabul in the 1970’s. Maybe it’s because I read it all in one go, maybe it’s because the pictures added an emotional depth and connection that I didn’t get as much of from the book or maybe it’s because it was basically a re-read but the result was that I LOVED IT. However, reading the graphic novel was a completely different experience. I’d already read The Kite Runner when it first came out and although I remember thinking at the time what a good book it was, it didn’t really make a huge impact on me. Could be enjoyed by: Fans of graphic novels who want their stories to be a bit darker, more diverse and emotional ![]()
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