For most readers, a good piece of literature is one you can connect to. Whether it's the character or setting, most most people a book is much more enjoyable when you can say, "This I can connect to." However, after beginning to read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, I've began to re-analyze how a book becomes a good one in my opinion.From what I've read so far, The Kite Runner is about two boys, Amir and Hassan, growing up in the third world country of Afghanistan in 1975. In the war driven country, Amir and Hassan must deal with violence, poverty and sexual abuse. None of which, am I able to connect to. Yet the compelling and gripping book has me turning pages after pages. In no way am I able to make a connection which drives me to read. So, I've reconsidered the etiquette of a good book. For one, description of the characters and settings is always in a well written book. It is the key behind what makes the "movie" in our head, continuous. For example, "The early-afternoon sun sparkled on the water where dozens of miniature boats sailed, propelled by a crisp breeze." Also, the book is extremely informative in all areas so you never get "bored." Although we rely on connections in books in order for it to be readable, there is much more than just this and finding these attributes is all worth wild.
I've read this book before and it's very good, although pretty messed up in some parts. I like how you used a quote from the text to show how vivid the imagery in the book is. Also, I agree that you don't really need to make a connection with the main character to like a book, although if you can connect with the main character that usually makes the book better.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to read this book. Its on my to read list though. Its always nice to be able to connect to the character but I don't think its necessary in order to find the book interesting. What keeps me reading is action, and a plot that isn't so predictable. i enjoy books with more than one perspective too. Also like you said, I have to be able to picture whats going on. I agree with Malcolm!
ReplyDeleteMalcolm don't spoil anything! And Joelle it's a very good book.
ReplyDeleteI can say that the description that you wrote to us in 3 paragraphs already makes me wanna read this book. Nice job, it reminds me abut the book sold and how she violently tortured through out the book by a lot of people that she didn't even think of.
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