The Kite Runner.

[tiredOFTHEDMemma]

Oh my Word.

Best book that I have ever read.

I want to read it all again slowly, google the words that I dont understand, watch the film.

I couldnt put it down. Amazing.

[Wheelybug]

I think it gets a bit of bad press on MN but I agree, I couldn't put it down either. Have you read his other one - 1000 splendid suns I think it is. V. gripping too.

[twinmam]

It is beautiful isn't it. One of my all time faves too and SO upsetting. I can cry just thinking about it. Def read 1000 Splendid Suns too. I didn't love it as much as the Kite Runner but it is still an amazing book. Haven't seen the film though as am not sure I could bear it!

[CybilLiberty]

Great book

[AnyFucker]

I loved these 2 books too

Has the author written anything else, does anyone know ?

[blametheparents]

I really enjoyed it too. A really good read without being too trashy.

[twinmam]

I'm pretty sure they're his only ones tho surely we're due another one at some point as it's been years since Thousand Splendid Suns was written!

[paisleyleaf]

With all that's going on currently, I found both books really interesting for understanding a bit about life in Afghanistan. As well as being gripping, well written stories.

[AnyFucker]

hope so !!

[hester]

I really liked the beginning, and the middle. Hated the end: facile, sensationalist, exploitative.

But many thousands of happy readers disagree with me!

[LedodgyDailyMailstinksofpoo]

Loved it.

[Lizzylou]

Preferred Kite Runner, loved the film as well, but loved 1000 Splendid Suns too.

Very evocative, you felt like you were there, which if you are in rainy Lancashire in a newbuild house with 2.4 kids is no mean feat.

Bawled my ass off

[castille]

Me too. Terrific. And very enlightening.

[tiredOFTHEDMemma]

I read 1000 splendid suns before I read he Kite Runner and thought that that was brilliant also.

It does make you more aware of what is happening in Afghanistan, I must admit that I have been pretty ignorant to the plight of the people there, I found myself much more interested in Sky News this week, with its special reports from Afghanistan.

Would love to read more of his books (when he releases anymore)

[UndomesticHousewife]

A brilliant book. A thousand splendid suns is brilliant too.

[OrmIrian]

Wonderful book.

[lepirate]

loved it, but loved 1000 splendid suns more.

[SkaterGrrrrl]

I have only seen the film and that was incredible. Weep. I imagine the book is even better.

[ParanoidAtAllTimes]

Loved both books, although I found them horribly upsetting. Agreed about how they give an insight into life in Afganistan and its history.

[mellifluouscauliflower]

If you enjoyed The Kite Runner (which I did too) try The Bookseller of Kabul. It gives the female perspective on Afghanistan that completes the picture.

[ihatethecold]

im halfway thought the bookseller of Kabul, its a great book to follow on from the other two. very enlightening on the current situation in Afghanistan.