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A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
5.0
"Ove had never been asked how he lived before he met her. But if anyone had asked him, he would have answered that he didn't."
-@backmansk , A Man Called Ove
Not just hard, it is impossible to not fall in love with this absolutely beautiful read!
-@backmansk , A Man Called Ove
Not just hard, it is impossible to not fall in love with this absolutely beautiful read!
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
5.0
What is the biggest sin a man can do? "There is only one sin and that is theft. When you lie, you steal someone's right to the truth" Amir's baba told him and this haunted Amir for most of his life.
This is the story of Amir and Hassan, two young boys in war torn Kabul, both experts in kite flying. This is the story of their friendship, betrayal and redemption. The Kite Runner had me thrilled and moved, both at the same time.
Amir, a son who wanted his father to be as proud of him as he was of Hassan, even though Hassan was his servant's kid, was not so courageous as a child, but wanted to look like one in his father's eyes, even at the cost of betraying his only friend and lying to his father.
Hassan, a young courageous hazara, who was not only brave, selfless and intelligent, but also loyal to Amir, always protected Amir through his quick wits.
Life did give one more chance to Amir to be good again, but was he able to brave the odds this time?
Just like Hassan would happily be there of Amir and run to lengths to catch kites cut down by Amir, saying " for you, a thousand times over", will Amir be able to be there for Hassan, for once?
This too, like A Thousand Splendid Suns, is a beautiful and heartwrenching novel by @khosseini, a must read that will stir your heart and leave you hopeful.
This is the story of Amir and Hassan, two young boys in war torn Kabul, both experts in kite flying. This is the story of their friendship, betrayal and redemption. The Kite Runner had me thrilled and moved, both at the same time.
Amir, a son who wanted his father to be as proud of him as he was of Hassan, even though Hassan was his servant's kid, was not so courageous as a child, but wanted to look like one in his father's eyes, even at the cost of betraying his only friend and lying to his father.
Hassan, a young courageous hazara, who was not only brave, selfless and intelligent, but also loyal to Amir, always protected Amir through his quick wits.
Life did give one more chance to Amir to be good again, but was he able to brave the odds this time?
Just like Hassan would happily be there of Amir and run to lengths to catch kites cut down by Amir, saying " for you, a thousand times over", will Amir be able to be there for Hassan, for once?
This too, like A Thousand Splendid Suns, is a beautiful and heartwrenching novel by @khosseini, a must read that will stir your heart and leave you hopeful.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
5.0
"If only she could be so oblivious again, to feel such love without knowing it, mistaking it for laughter." - [a:Markus Zusak|11466|Markus Zusak|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1537240528p2/11466.jpg] , The Book Thief
Is it possible to have immense respect for death?
This beautiful, devastating and heartbreaking story has been narrated by death. And by the end of this book, not only did I have immense respect for it but also felt sorry for it.
Set in Nazi Germany, this is the story of Liesel, a little girl, from the perspective of death. She was sent to a new home as her mother couldn't afford to take care of her. But on her way to her new home, her younger brother passed away and she stole her first book. Soon she started stealing books from wherever she could.
Just like Anne Frank's family went into hiding, Liesel's foster family helped her hide in their basement. But will she also have the same fate as Anne?
All the descriptions given by death are beautiful, intense, and powerful. They sound poetic and pierce right through your heart.
This book is nothing less than a masterpiece. It highlights the callous nature of war, the pain and trauma of the families that are torn apart. It also highlights the importance of love and kindness and how they can make all the difference!
Is it possible to have immense respect for death?
This beautiful, devastating and heartbreaking story has been narrated by death. And by the end of this book, not only did I have immense respect for it but also felt sorry for it.
Set in Nazi Germany, this is the story of Liesel, a little girl, from the perspective of death. She was sent to a new home as her mother couldn't afford to take care of her. But on her way to her new home, her younger brother passed away and she stole her first book. Soon she started stealing books from wherever she could.
Just like Anne Frank's family went into hiding, Liesel's foster family helped her hide in their basement. But will she also have the same fate as Anne?
All the descriptions given by death are beautiful, intense, and powerful. They sound poetic and pierce right through your heart.
This book is nothing less than a masterpiece. It highlights the callous nature of war, the pain and trauma of the families that are torn apart. It also highlights the importance of love and kindness and how they can make all the difference!