Monday, June 28, 2010

Joan ( 7)
The Kite Runner

1. Did you find the book engaging? Why?
I find the book really engaging because the writer wrote it clearly such that I could imagine every movement. Other than that, I also think that the story is very interesting and I just kept reading it non-stop.

2. What specific themes did the author emphasize throughout the novel? What do you think he or she is trying to get across to the reader?
Throughout the whole story, I think the author emphasized about regret. He kept doing things that he regretted and after a few years,he finally redeemed himself. Besides that, I also think that the author tell us that we can redeem ourselves despite whatever we have done.

3. Do the character seem real and believable?Are you able to identify with them? To what extent do they remind you of youself or someone you know?
I think the story is real because it is logical and I always thought that has really happened to the author. I think the story reminded me of one of my friends as she has always helped, me but sometimes when she needed help, I will be afraid of something and never help her and thus regret.

4. Did certain parts of the book make you uncomfortable? If so, why did you feel that way? Did this lead to a new understanding or awareness of some aspect of your life you might not have thought before?
I did feel uncomfortable when the author and his servant kept a distance from each other. I feel that way because I think they are very close to each other and now they are not as usual as before so I feel very sad for them.

5. What have you learnt from this story?
I have learnt that we should not do things that we will regret and we can redeem ourselves despite of whatever we did.