The Kite Runner is probably the best book I've ever read and recommend it highly. It is a painful read because of the subject matter...but it is a journey worth taking. Tissues are also advised. I remember taking breaks in order to absorb the heartache. After which, I would take a deep breath and dive into the sea of words that engulfed me into a world of dark secrets.

I was disappointed and relieved after seeing the movie. There was no way to capture all of the emotions in the book on film...and for that I was grateful.

In an interview, Hosseini said that he had lived with this story for so many years that he gave up all rights to the screen writer. Thus, the movie is different.