The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The story's so good, I can't even put it into words. I really love this book, especially the first half of it. I finished it in four days, not remarkable, but I'm glad I didn't rush it. Also, I didn't pick up another book yesterday, which gave me more time to think about the story (and stay glued to my laptop most of the day haha). Sometimes it feels good to let the story seep in and the words linger in your head before moving on to another. Later perhaps? :)

Thoughts on The Kite Runner (spoiler!):

• The way in which the characters' personalities are presented is really good. I especially loved how Ali and Hassan are presented in the story, and their respective roles. I love their loyalty, their innate goodness, their honesty. Needless to say, they are my favorites.
• I didn't like Amir in most parts of the story, but that's just me. And though I dislike him, some of his actions are acceptable, even if it means mistreatment of Hassan. It is only natural for people especially children to feel jealous. It only turned ugly after the kite running incident.
• Assef makes me sick.
• I like the twist in the story of Hassan's identity, and the way it was revealed. 
• I didn't give much thought about Amir's father at first, but I appreciated and learned to like his character as the story progressed. I especially liked how he responded to Ali and Hassan's decision to leave. It shows the vulnerability of an otherwise (and usually) tough character.
• I hate how all the characters I liked died, and the fact that they did. But I love the story nonetheless.
• Again, Assef makes me sick.
• I was sooo happy how Sohrab "avenged" Hassan, without him knowing it! Haha. Assef deserves much more than that!
• The ending was just...okay. It doesn't change the fact that I love the book, though.
• I would definitely read this book again some time!

Okaaay! Now on to the next book. Which will it be?

• Grayson by Lynne Cox
• Girl in the Glass by Jeffrey Ford
• Saint Mudd by Steve Thayer
• The Natural History of Uncas Metcalfe by Betsey Osborne