2008 Book Group Discussion Update

I just love your books. I think my favorite so far is A Thousand Splendid Suns. Are you working on a third novel?

Just finished A Thousand Splendid Suns. Bravo.

Khaled jan,

I enjoyed your books so much. Great stories, live characters, intriguing relationships, unique backdrops, smooth language, nice dressing of Persian words: every aspect of the books were enjoyable for me.

The best thing about your books is your broad, humane view. Your stories are about Afghanistan and Afghans, but you are not looking at them through narrow openings of politics, religion, history, ... which are the common views towards Afghanistan, Iran, Middle-east,... these days. The worst thing is that most of the local writers are trapped in these narrow views too. You've steered clear from this trap very successfully.

You books made me a better man, literally. I don't know how, but I'm feeling a greater love for my wife and son after reading your books. I'm not exaggerating. They are really wonderful books. I admire you and your writing and work, and wish you all the luck and success. Looking forward to your future books. Thank you, thank you very much.

Hi Khaled,
I loved your books and The Kite Runner was one of the best books I've ever read.. I've recommended it to practically every reader and non-reader and all of them have thanked me for telling them about the book.. The book has more heart than any living thing.. I treasure my copy..
When is your next book coming out?
Do you plan to travel to India anytime? It will be great to see you in person..

Mr. Hosseini: I kick myself over and over again to this day b'cos when the 'The Kite Runner' was first released you had done a reading at Sunnyvale public library and I thought to myself: Oh a book about Afghanistan doesn't sound all that interesting....how foolish I was!
I think this might explain to you, what the sentiments of a vast majority of people might be. But I am ever ever so thankful that you wrote these 2 books. I have learnt more about your wonderful country through these books than I did through my entire life, and I have a new found interest in learning more and trying to help the Afghan people.

Your first book was astounding..it touched a very special place in my heart, and the movie was ever so true to to the book. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it twice. But once I read 'A Thousand Splendid Suns', i felt as though the 'The Kite Runner' paled in comparison. The story just broke my heart into a million little pieces. Even today my heart weeps and weeps for Mariam...

Mr. Hosseini, God bless you for telling us a story that must be true for so many thousands of women. I hope you can make the world become a better place.

Peace.

Rain

Dear Khaled,
The Kite Runner: It's just amazing, so lively.....so real, unbelievably true. The relationship........anger,haterd,love,revenge,
forgivenss.........all the emotions that it carries.....will definetly touch the soul of every reader.
I admire your abilty to hold the attention of the reader till the very end.....you never let it stray....well done....you are so perfect regarding the selection of your characters......and they have done the job for you......Aamir and Haasan..

I haven't yet read your 2nd creation....but I hope its even better than the 1st one.....

Dear KHaled jan!
In besyar khosh'hal konanda ast ke to be confranse paris mirawi. man etminan daram hozoore to dar anja, tasir'gozar wa doost'dashtani khahad bood. man dar kabul zendagi mikonam wa tarjomeye farsie ketab'hayat ra khande'am. bayad begooyam, harchand wezarate farhang, film "the kite runner" ra mamnoo karda, wali in nazare mardom nist. dar kabul, taqriban hameye kasani ke ketab'hayat ra khande'and to ra doost darand.
doostat darim
besyar ziad!!

I agree with the question of Allen H....we are all desperately waiting for your third book. Can we expect it??? Would be so lovely!

Dear Khaled,
I'd like to thank you,as most readers do,for you boisterous stories..
They have grown up with me and I think they have helped me to grow up..
I wholeheartedly hope you'll go on in your work and passion.
Waiting for new books,I give you my best regards.
Sincerely,Giulia

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

I just finish reading "Mille soleils splendides" the French version of your book. I don't have words to describe how I feel right now. I very loved your book. Your are a very good writer. Mariam and Laila are very strong women!! I learned a lot about Afghanistan from your first novel and now I understand better the situation of your country.

Thank you very much for this excellent book!!!

Francine
Quebec, Canada

Salaam alykum, mr hosseini,
first of all i'd like to say that i love both of your books, i finished A Thousand Splendid Suns... today!!! surely its a splendid book!!! but somehow i like The Kite Runner better! no! actually i love both!!!!!!!!!!!!! i cried for both! it's the first time ive actually read about afghanistan! i hope i havent missed the date to when your goin to to read ur readers..comments!! well newaii i havent yet seen The Kite Runner's film..i missed the date wen it was out in the cinema but i hope to buy it shortly in the stores...soon june 2nd!!! its actually my form teacher that lent me A Thousand Splendid Suns! she said she lovessss it...i never realised that sooooooooooo many teachers in my school hav actually read that book!! as you knw i carry whatever book im reading around placing it on the table in every class im in, and the teachers are fascinated when they see 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' on the table,,, they start fltattering the book!!!!

well, after reading those two books, i fell like i have to vist afghansitan, i wonder if its possible for me to go though!! well i hope so...i felt like i had to go there n see the place for myself, kabul n herat!! wow.. wel u knw wat wen i grow up i actually wana be like u now, a doctor and an author wow!!!!! amazing! i was wondering when is your new book out!????????????????????//
i cant wait to read it...until then im gona buy the two books n re-read it!

my sister was wondering if Amir is you, Amir in The Kite Runner! she says he seems to be you!
anywho!! t.care khoda hafiz.!! pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeew rite back if u can!!!!!
love ur boooooooooooooooooooooks!!!
xxx

Azzi-Epsom,UK

Mr.Hosseini: "A Thousand Splendid Suns" is the first of your books i ever read. started reading this morning, around 7am., just finished it, 8pm....i'm profoundly moved...back in 1994, i found myself, a young girl of 22, in milano, italy, scaping the horrors of pinochet coup, leaving behind, mother, brothers and sisters and my small town of rancagua,chile.the year 1995 found me taking the orient express to istambul and from there a bus full of strange and crazy europeans all the way to kabul...after few weeks, found myself stranded? in herat, where i inmediatly fell in love with the people and particularly with a samall boy of around 7 years of age...he had walk with his brother for many weeks to arrive to herat, where for reason i never understood, he found himself alone, in the streets, with a pair of old and very big man shoes, covering a very injured and infected foot. he was for few months, my friend, mi guide and my companion, we shared food and many precious moments...the day i finally left herat, he gave me a gift that i , till this day ,trasure ...i have been living in northern california since 1978, and all throu the years, i have never forgot my litle friend, and my heart still ache when i picture him pleading with me to take him along, and as the bus left herat, and my heart broke he run after the bus, calling for me...i think about him often, all this years, praying that fate has keep him save...thank you for listening.

I recently bought The Kite Runner with the intention of reading it on my vacation in two weeks. I picked it up last night to start the first chapter to get a feel for it. I did not put it down until 6:30am this morning when I finished the last page. I am not much of a book reader and I have never stayed up all night reading a book. But it was one of the best stories I have ever read.

What an amazing book! I believe this is the best book I've ever read!! I couldn't get through it fast enough! I found the story to be so heartbreaking that I didn't want to read another page but I couldn't stop reading.

It has now been two weeks since I finished the book and I find myself thinking of Mariam or Laila at least once a day and weeping (sometimes silently other times visibly) for them and for women in Afghanistan. I am so thankful to be an American woman. This book has changed my life and I am now determined to do what I can to help these women.
Thank you!!!

Your biggest fan,
Holly - Dallas TX

Dear Khaled,

I don't know how to express my appreciation for creating and writing such GREAT novels. I cannot think of any books being written so genuinly to reflect the true story of the life in Afghanistan. The country which was once a precious place to house and beautify the history of culture, religion,... and civilization. The country which now is being torn apart by many decades of war and political unrest. It is such a pride to have brilliant people like Khaled Hosseini from Afghan land to bring back the name of a lost treasure and bridge the dark gap of people's mind from all over the world. I love your work, your book, your passion. Truly, your work is amazing and admirable. Can't thank enough and can't wait for your next masterpiece.
Your die heart fan

Mr Hosseini
Thank you immensely for both your books. "The Kite Runner" is a wonderful book. I just finished "A Thousand Splendid Suns". Both are wonderful books. Personally I think the second may even eclipse the first a bit but that may be because it's still fresh in my mind
I saw The Kite Runner movie also. It's rare that a movie can remain true to the book it's adapted from, and still be just as good. It managed to do both. Bravo!
I almost quit reading A Thousand Splendid Suns because it became very painful and I actually became afraid that all the characters were doomed. I'm glad I didn't stop. It eventually brought the main characters(mostly) to a fine and fitting end of story. Even poor Mariam found a kind of peace at last, and the brute Rasheed brought on himself the fate he ultimately deserved.
Anyway, I just found your site. It's to late for a question from me but your books are bringing a knowledge of Afghanistan that I, and many Americans severely lack. I'll check out your answers to other's questions. Maybe my questions will be answered there.
Thanks again and I look forward eagerly to your next book.

The Kite Runner is a powerful book. I find it hard to finish. One of my brothers had a similiar experience as Hassan in the book, and I find it very,very difficult to read the book,as it is too personal. My brother is mentally handicapped now as a result. He was set upon at the age of 13, and he could not get himself to disclose this to my parents.I read A Thousand Splendid Suns first and I thought that wonderful but your ealier book strikes a chord with me.The trouble is I find it very difficult to read.

Dear Khaled, 10 minutes ago I just finished to read "A Thousand Splendid Suns". I couldnt wait to find a way to reach you to tell you that this has been the first time in my whole life that I cried reading a book. I have read it in 3 days: I suffered reading it but I wasn't able to stop of doing it. It moved me so much. Only after having finished to read it I have been able to free all the feelings it moved to me by crying. Thank you

Dear Mr. Hosseini, both your books were amazing...i read The Kite Runner last year and believe it or not, i got hold of that book by accident during one of my trips to India with an intention to read during the waiting periods in the airport...it wasn't the reviews in the daily papers or the best sellers list or even recommendations from friends, i am ignorant and am not a voracious reader either. But i am so glad i came across The Kite Runner and discovered a great writer...you are a gifted story teller. You have re-kindled the reader in me and broadened my perceptions of Afghanistan. Story of Amir is profoundly touching as well as Mariam's. Kabul has suddenly become intriguing and all because of your books. I wish and hope that Afghanistan evolves and becomes a place where all afghans want to live.

Dear Mr.Hosseini
i finished A Thousand Splendid Suns yesterday at 4 A.M. ... a great book.
allow me to say that it's always a pleasure to find a man writing about women the way you did.
i have some questions,though i know you already answered alot.i'll be thankfull if you had the time.
first, do you think that living in america gave your stories more credibiltiy in the west world? and in the same timedo you think that it affected your view towards the situation in Afghanistan?
thank you and good luck with your work for your country.
love from Damascus

Salam Khaled,

I just finished reading The Kite Runner. I have to confess that I could not put your book down since I started it. I read The Kite Runner at night in bed, in morning while I was driving during red lights, at work during my break, and again during more red lights while back home!!!
The story is electric as it is charged by strong emotions. It is very sensual and fresh with a gentle and kind approach vis a vis humanity... The Kite Runner over flows our heart by LOVE…
Your book is a great reminder of my childhood memories by the way you described snow, Nazri, sheep, namaz, countryside, abortion, Khasegary, pick nick, war, food, neighborhoods, Shahnameh....
It is not only a voyage to Afghanistan but also to my deep and dear memories of my own country: Iran.

Mr. Hosseini.

I cant belive i waited so long to read your books. I read A Thousand Splendid Suns first (sorri) now im halfway through The Kite Runner. I am Pakistani, and its gut wrenching to read these books. I have seen the camps of the Afghani refugees on the outskirts of Islamabad. I cant even imagine Pashawer, honestly i regarded them as a neuisnce in the back of my head before. That was mainly due to my ignorance. Allah has given you an AMAZING gift. inshallah others cna benefit from it to the fullest. I wish i could fly over this second and help any Hassan or any Mariam this instance. As a girl I really hope the war doesnt tear apart anymore Tariq and Laila's inshallah. I am so awstruck by these books.

A Thousand Splendid Suns was so moving that it still resonates in my memory after having finished the book a couple of weeks ago. I completed the book within 6 hours because I wanted so badly to know what will happen next. The same occurred with The Kite Runner; I stayed up into the wee hours of the morning trying to finish it without disturbing my husband sleeping next to me. I rarely reread books; however, your books are ones I will reread over and over again for many years to come. I look forward to your future books!

Dear Mr Hosseini
I have just finished 'The Kite Runner'.
It is one of the most moving books I have ever read.
A colleague says 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' is even more powerful.
I cannot wait to read it.
You have made the plight of the Afghani people(s) more real than all the news bulletins and documentaries I have seen.
I wish you well in all you are doing.

Paul

wow...i dunno how to describe in words about "The Kite Runner". It was one of the story that really haunts me at nite. I love to read about other culture and I have to say that u did a very great job to potray Afghanistan to the the foreign readers like me. I'm a medical student here in Malaysia and having to know that u had a medical degree was truly inspiring. Reading is my passion but not many books impressed me the way your book had done. I'm looking forward to read your 2nd book. I'm your big fan already and I wonder would you come to Malaysia for any promotion?? I've been talking about your books to my peers and they were preety excited too. hope to have more of your masterpiece in the future.

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

I loved your book "The Kite Runner". It's the best book that I have ever read. It's the most touching, beautiful book ever. One of the most touching things about the "The Kite Runner" was the humility that came across; it is such a sweet book;

As much as i enjoyed reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns" i wish the book wasn't so sad.

Please don't keep us (this plea is on behalf of all your readers) waiting too long for your next book.

I think you’re an amazing author!!!! And that is an understatement. Here's wishing you all the best!!!!

Taruba.
(India)

I just finished reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns" - WOW. I may be reading something more, but your respect and admiration of the Afghan woman is so prevelant in this book - I applaud you for opening my eyes to this. I was astonished at the way an Afghan man could tell this tale of these women. I am not educated in your nations ways, only what I see in the distorted media - your spirit is so alive through these characters. I have to add, I almost stopped reading the book - it was so painful for me to read about Mariam's upbringing the cruel verbal abuses were almost too much. I couldn't stop reading when her mother hung herself and I thought a glimmer of hope for Mariam's future was there - I kept reading and feeling for her - what an awesome heroin. Thank you for bringing your nation's story into my heart and thank you for sharing a part of Afghanistan seldom understood, the heart of a man who truly exemplifies compassion. You are a fantastic writer and even more, a fantastic human being.

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

I have just finished reading A Thousand Splendid Suns. Thank you for bringing Afghanistan closer to me. Up to now it was just another country for me where unimaginably horrible things happen - fortunately quite far from my native Hungary. I know we have Afhgani refugees in Hungarian refugee camps - but I couldn't actually care less. Thank you for opening my eyes - these people are not to be pitied, they need help and will work wonders.

The other thing that really struck me is the way you can think with the female mind. You must be surrounded by wonderful women.

Yours sincerely,
A. Nashat

OMG! I love both of the books that you have written. I enjoy how you expose the reality of life in Afghanistan to all of the people in the world. I would like to know when your next novel would be coming out, and what it would be about. I really waould like to read your novels to come! Bravo, excellent, Amazing, and many more things!!!

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

I have read 'The Kite Runner' and is in the process of reading 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'. Its the most brilliant novels I have ever read, I had thought nothing would coax me into nightmares and dreams apart from 'The Da Vinci code' but "The Kite Runner" touched me so deep and the plight of Laia and Mariam , made it difficult for me to turn the pages as I was overwhelmed with tears and emotion.. You have written the plight of these women as if.. you are a woman,.. hats off to you for feeling the emotions of women like women inspite of being a man from this world which is a man's world no matter how much you keep talking about equality, liberation and blah blah..

Somehow I felt "The Kite Runner" is your story, is it so, if not how can you write it so sincerely and it is o poignant...

I think you are blessed, keep up the good work, and rolling out touching novels , I hope the films would do justice to your work.

thanks and regards
Rekha Nair
New Delhi, India

Dear Mr Hosseini,
This book is by far the best I have ever read so much that it has made other types of novels that I used to read extremely boring!! I heard alot about the Taliban but the book was a real eye opener! It also made me very very sad .amazing how much of an impact a book can have!

I am going to purchase "A Thousand Splendid Suns" tomorrow I hope this is not your last novel! Mashallah keep up the good work!!

Najeha

Mr. Hosseini
grate stories Both "The Kite Runner" & "A Thousand Splendid Suns" . Before i was reading the book all i have in my mind wasGreate man Khan Abduel Gafar khan (Sarhad na Gandhi)i think about beautiful Afghanistan and tall man , beautiful woman. "The Kite Runner" touched me in so many ways , I cry so many times. But you are a very brilliant writer and god bless you ( I like the the noor of my eyes) Do you plan to travel in New Jersey?
Ranjan Thakore

Dear Mr Hosseini,

My name is Shikin from Singapore. First and foremost, I would like to tell you what a brilliant writer you are! You manage to tell the world about Afghanistan through the eyes of the characters in your books. The suffering, pain, anger, patience, confusion, endurance! I weeped at how much pain they must have gone through.

Being a Muslim as well, I feel guilty for not recognizing these problems in Afghan. This is my first time reading up about Afghan and am very touched and sad at the same time. I cried reading your novels. Love them so much.

Oh and because of these novels, I even read up on history of Afghan. Thank you for your wonderful novels. God have indeed gave you a great gift in writing. I pray that you will continue to use this gift and write us more stories. Your fans must be hungry for more of your books.

Lastly, God bless you!! Just simply cant stop saying how much I love your books! Looking forward to your next novel.

Hi Khaled,

I thought that just by reading a book, one cannot gain the real insight about the suffering of people - no matter how well it's written. But you have opened our eyes by your poignant stories, that can even stir a heartless creature. It's inspired me to do something that I've always wanted to do - ever since I was little.
Write something relevant of my own. Doesn't have to be a book, but just some story that can perhaps inspire others like you have inspired me.

One of your many fans,
CT

"A Thousand Splendid Suns" is the most amazing book I've ever read. This book actually opened a hidden window in my soul, and miraculously helped me understand the roots of my tricky relationship with my Mom, who is a Holocaust survivor.

For the first time in my life I could grasp the feelings and morbid reality of an abused woman.

Mr. Hosseini, I believe that you are G-d's gift to our troubled Planet Earth.

Please let your voice be heard.

Thank you!

Orna

Mr. Hosseini

I have enjoyed both "The Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns." These novels have opened my eyes to a country where i have only heard about in my history class. You have been able to describe the wars and tribulations that Afghanistan has had to go through better than most of my professors.

You are a great writer and i look forward to your future books!

Best Wishes,
Clara

Dear Mr.Hosseini,

I have read both your brilliant novels and it has been an overwhelming experience. It is quite an achievement to have touched each and every reader of this book so deeply.

The characters you have portrayed have been etched in our minds. You are a truly gifted writer and I am eagerly waiting for your new book.

Before reading your two novels, Afghanistan for me was broken pictures of gun trotting black turbaned Talibans,medieval land of barbaric tribes responsible for half the troubles of this world! You helped me discover this beautiful land which has so many layers of rich heritage and is as humane as anyone else in this world. Thanks of making me a more aware human being.Undoubtedly one of the best writings I have ever come across.

Jaydeep Ghosh, India

Dear Khaled Hosseini,

You are a gifted author, no question about it.
I am 58 years of age and have read literally thousands of books, but I cannot recall having been so emotionally struck by any of these as I have been by both your works.
Not only are your stories impressive, but they also give an idea of the hearts and souls of the people of Afghanistan, an almost alien nation to me before reading your work.
Also by comparing the dates and years in your books to events in my own life in those periods, I once again realized how grateful we should be to live in countries where events as described in your books are not daily realities, but merely part of everyday news.
Once again, thank you very much for your works.

Have not found a book to interest me in quite a while,until "A Thousand Splendid Suns". Could not put it down and more importantly could not buy "The Kite Runner" fast enough.You are a credit to your Country of origin and the Muslim faith,both badly understood.A Rembrant of words,a story tellers master.Look forward to your next offering.Many blessing upon you and yours.Joe Kennedy

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

I wanted to let you know that "The Kite Runner" was the first novel I read that I cried while reading. I am going into tenth grade and for honors english we were assigned two books to read and write a comparative essay on over summer break. Those two books were "The Kite Runner" and "A Seperate Peace". So of course like any 15 year old I was dreading doing homework over the summer and I hate being forced to read something. Reluctantly, I told my mom to drive me to Barnes and Noble so I could get a headstart on the book that was near 400 pages. Little did I know it would become the best book I had ever read. Most wouldn't see what a big deal that is because I'm only 15 and will read many more books in the future but, I doubt few if any will ever compare to "The Kite Runner". Your book has opened the eyes of young people around the world so they can see the truths about Afghanistan and the Taliban. I am sad to say most teenagers dont know much about Afghanistan and automatically stereotype every Afghan to be a member of the Taliban( I thankfully was not one of them, my dad is a news junkie!). Your book is letting people know what Afganistan people have gone through to make their country safer for their children and I thank you for that.

Looking forward to reading " A Thousand Splendid Suns",

Jasmine

Mr Hosseini,

I have read both of your novels. I have never been so touched by something that I read before. I have never teared by a writing until I read yours. I do not know if the film does justice to your novel. I feel that your words are very powerful in paining the picture and atmosphere more than the actual picture itself. I feel that people should read your stories as an eye-opener. Thank you very much for writing such wonderful books.

I am looking forward to more of your books in the future.

Sincerely,
Ivonne

Dear Khaled Hosseini,
Your book, "The Kite Runner", touched me in so many ways that I cannot describe. It moved me to tears dozens of times during the novel and I often felt an unbearable compassion for and connection with the characters. You are a truly brilliant man.

Thank you for giving the world your amazing gift of storytelling!!!!!

I look forward to reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns". :)

Have a nice day !

I just finished 'A Thousand Splendid Suns.' It was written so eloquently and so beautiful. Through it's sadness and trials and tribulation's-not one significant detail was left out. I read "The Kite Runner" and so much of it rendered my heart into another world. But, "A Thousand Splendid Suns" honestly brought tears to my eyes. As a woman, putting myself in their shoes through your story telling was necessary. You are a great writer!

Mr Hosseini:

I cannot express my gratitude towards you for writing these novels. I read "The Kite Runner" as an assignment for my English course, a book I read in less than 2 days. I LOVED that book, so much, I decided to buy "A Thousand Splendid Suns". I just recently finished it and I liked it more.

You have a unique writing style and I look forward to seeing and reading more of your works.

"The Kite Runner" is pure magic from start to finish. Defiantly the best book I have read! can not wait to read "A Thousand Splendid Suns" when on holiday.

Will you be writing a third? Please say you are

Dear Khaled,

I've just finished reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns" this morning. I couldn't put it down. I finished reading at 6am this morning!! What a fantastic book. I read "The Kite Runner" last year and again I couldn't put it down. Both are great. You are a great writer and I ask you to continue with your books.

I was a little worried about reading the second as I thought it couldn't be as good as "The Kite Runner" but it was.
I cried through both of them

Two of the best books I have read (and I have read thousands!!)

Don't ever give up. God bless you

Vicky

Dear Mr. Hosseini,
A neighbor shared your book "The Kite Runner" with me about a year ago. I am sorry I waited so long to read it. It took me 2 days to read - it would have been 1 if I had been somewhere by myself. What an awesome, heart-wrenching story!! I too (as one of the previous people commented) felt you were actually Amir - that you had actually lived the story. I probably should not admit that I have not been 'in touch' with the conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan. I know it is going on and I hear the news but I have not been into all the politics that are involved. Now I see Afghanistan from your point of view - the people, the culture, the history. I wish everyone could read your book and experience Afghanistan through your eyes. I will have to get the movie. You have truly been blessed with the gift of writing!!!
My neighbor is now reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns". I don't think I can wait to borrow it.
I will have to buy it for myself and my own copy of "The Kite Runner". Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story with us!!!
Julie G.

This is the best book I ever read. It is my first book about Afghanistan and short of hearing the news about it as a war torn country and about the Taliban, did not have much information about it. Thanks for enlightening me. Thanks for writing such a wonderful story with such awesomely real characters. I can only be a better person for having experienced this book. Thank you.
DR/Kin Jamaica

فارسي مي نويسم چون زبانت است.در سفر ژاپن كتاب بادكباز را در هواپيما مي خواندم. وسط كتابكه به گمانم داشتيم از آسمان افغانستان رد مي شديم، خود را بادبادكي حس كردم كه در هوا يله داده شده ام.ايجاز كلام و حس داستان من را فرو مي برد در خود... افغانستان را دوست دارم نه به عنوان يك ايراني كه شما هم زبانم هستيد.دوست دارم به خاطر زبان شيرن و مردم با صفايش. يك جور همذات پنداري تاريخي شايد.
موفق باشي...دارم هزار خورشيد تابان را مي خوانم.از داغي كتابت سوزان شدم.كلمات عين تابش خورشيد تابان مي ماند...سوختم.

Dear Khaled

I have just finished your first book - which my daughter recommended to me and I cried all the way through it. It is one of the most beautiful stories I have ever read and the characters are truly unforgettable.

I cannot wait to read your 2nd book - and like all the readers leaving comments before me, I would like to thank you for sharing these beautiful stories with us.
Don't ever stop writing...... may God always be with you.

Please let us know when you will be visiting London next because it would be an honour to meet you.

Sincerely
Akram

Whenever I heard news about Afghanistan before reading your two books and watching the movie, I always heard just statistics of killed people. Of course felt sorry but also a little indifferent since this was something occurring very far away.
Now, whenever I hear about Afghanistan, it's like I hear about my own country. Not because our countries are too much alike, but because Afghanistan has become so dear to me. Thank you!!! Next thing i am thinking of now is looking for a job down there, despite of the warning of my friends.

I just finished reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns". I read "The Kite Runner" a few weeks ago. I noticed in one comment earlier someone said they felt closer to their family members. I feel so much more empathy with those who have less than I. "The Kite Runner" was my favorite. The relationship between Amir and Hassan was so enlightening to me. Our pride is one of our greatest sins.

I never had a clue nor cared to have a clue about Afghanistan or its people. Thanks to you, I do have some insight and I certainly care about your country and its people.

Dear Mr. Khaled,

I am an avid reader and the one thing that stuck me was the ease with which you could bring out the emotions of a woman. Being a man it is extremely commendable. Whether it was a 5 yr old Mariam, a 9 yr old Laila or the women later on as wives, mothers. Laila's love for Tariq, Laila's commitment towards her unborn children, her sacrifice for them, the bond between Mariam and her father, Mariam and Laila... Amazing! The emotions are so beautifully brought out. Had the author been a woman it would have been natural, but this deserves an applause.. must say your wife is one lucky woman.

Thank you for gifting us with such a beautiful book. I look forward to reading more ...

Regards

Rajita (Mumbai, India)

Dear Khaled,
Your novel "The Kite Runner" is awesome. I must say this. I am overwhelmed by the way you narrate the story. Its spellbinding!!!
Siddharth

Mr Khaled,

Would you be writing more? Cuz I'm waiting for your next book. I have read both of your book I love it very much!! Both Book!! they are great!!! I cant wait to read more!!! Please do write more cuz I think you are a great writer!!!

Thank you very much for sharing it with us!!!

Cheers,
Eyfah

Mr. Hosseini,
I read "The Kite Runner" and have just read "A Thousand Splendid Suns". I just wanted to tell you that this book was the most emotional, sad, well-written and thought provoking book I have ever read! I will be interesting in finding out more about Afghanistan. I was moved to tears. I have read hundreds of books on myriad subjects and this is the most affecting of all. You are a excellent writer!

Mr. Khaled Hosseini

I know you thank your readers and fans, but I would like to thank you for even taken the time in writing your two novels. Recently, I just read "The Kite Runner" and I am looking forward to buying "A Thousand Splendid Suns." I know that thousands of people who have read your two novels know that it may have changed their life or enlightened them, but everyone is different. I can only speak of how "The Kite Runner" has truly captivated me. (Although it was my AP Literature Summer Reading for high school) I can truly say that I did not put that book down until my eyes grew weary. I wish that I could ask a thousand questions to you. I know for my future, creative writing is what I plan on studying when I reach that milestone and head for college. Your book has captured me into wanting to study more about Afghanistan, wanting to visit and see for myself, wanting to be a splendid writer like you. You are an excellent writer! I hope you have more tales to share to the world, because I would read them!

Hello Mr. Hosseini,
I enjoyed reading "The Kite Runner" I am now reading " A Thousand Splendid Suns", which I also like very much. I only wish there was an index in the back of the book that translates some of the words like -
Ghazals, Namaz, Pakols Fatiha etc. I have to imagine these words by context. I would love to be able to look these words up. English is also a second language for me. Again, I love your books. Ingrid Bukowski

Dear Khaled Hosseini –

You are definitely one of the greatest writers of this century and I hope you will continue writing many more books and receive the Nobel Prize soon.
I have read "The Kite Runner" last year and "A Thousand Splendid Suns" a few months ago. My husband bought both books and raved about them, but it took me a while to start reading both, as I knew it won't be easy reading. Yet when I started, I could not put either book down. The second is even better, in my opinion.

You are a great teacher and preacher, hiding behind a writer of stories…

I knew very little of Afghanistan and its people, except what you hear on the news. I understood even less of its recent turbulent and cruel history and who was fighting whom… You managed through your two very humane stories and amazing characters to give me a little perspective and knowledge of what went on there. It is still quite confusing, as it probably is even to the people who live there, but I can now even try and explain it to others…
Afghanistan became, for me too, not only the place where Bin Laden is hiding and the Taliban and other extreme sects are raging, but a place were people like Mariam and Laila and her wonderful father and Tariq and so many others are living and suffering. All these "average" courageous people who are valiantly trying to make a better life for themselves despite continuous hardships.
I love the way you manage, without preaching, to make your readers understand that we are all the same – that differences of religion, race, language and convictions should not make us enemies to each other – something that even now in the 21st century still tears humanity apart, even in places like Europe which managed an economical union ( See Belgium as of late…). I also loved the way you weave some local words (which sounded very familiar to me, knowing a little Arabic) into the story, making it and the characters all the more real and close to the reader.

I am a Jewish traditional (not really religious…) woman living in Israel. Unfortunately, (as you must well know from us being constantly in the news too…) we are very familiar here with a lot of strife, hatred, terrorism, killing and torturing that happen between Arabs and Jews from both sides – much in the name of religion and the right to own the "Holy Land". The Christian Arabs are pushed around by both… Within the extremely religious communities on both the Jewish and the Muslim sides, there is also a lot of intimidation, repression of women and children etc etc, that is quite similar to what happens in your books.
Many people who have no sense for religion therefore say that religion is the source of all evil. It warmed my heart to see how you manage, in my opinion, to make it clear to readers that Religion in itself or being religious (here being a Muslim) does not necessarily make one an extremist and terrorist. It is only in the eye of the beholder…

- Be Blessed
Keep on writing. Maybe people like you can change the world a little…
You are, as I tried to express above, much more than a mere writer!

Lisi, July 2008

P.S. Thank you for the informative videos about yourself and your books. I will keep following your writing.

Hello Khaled

Just finished reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns". Outstanding!!

The enormity of wasted generations and over 3 decades of suffering begins to dawn through your crafty story telling.

Looking forward to your next bestseller!!

Thanks....Parag
Dubai, UAE

Mr. Khaled Hosseini:
I'm writing to you today because I felt the need to do so. Until two weeks ago, I didn't know about your books... or about you at all. I'm sorry to say so, because now I understand all I had been missing. My mom bought me one of your books: "The Kite Runner". I found it totally fascinating. Beautiful, interesting, a bit questioning, but most of all, moving. I have to say CONGRATULATIONS, from the bottom of my heart. But above that, my deepest "Thank you" for writing a story like that.
I'm sixteen... and I live in Venezuela, far from where you live. My "real world" is just so far away from THAT "real world". I haven't lived or seen those things. I can study... and walk by the streets. I haven't suffered the things your people have suffered. And, most of those things, I confess, I didn't know, despite all newspaper's stories and TV news. Nevertheless, I found that suffering to be a bleeding wound of entire humanity.
In your book I've found an impulse, a stimulating story to go for my biggest dream: make this World, our World, a much better, beautiful, peaceful place. This dream, which I'm sure you share with me and many other thousands, is, I believe, achievable. It's about turning dreams into action. Like you've done.
Mr. Hosseini, I had never expected to find THIS in a "common" book. But I did, because you have showed to all of us (people from all around the World) the Insides of these people who suffer not only the pain of bullets but the wounds of heart.
Mr. Hosseini, you're a man who works hard to eliminate indifference and apathy from people's hearts. And we must all thank you. Never stop!
I hope I can read your second book (and maybe a third and a fourth) very soon... Inshallah.
Until then, my best wishes.

Khaled,

I have never read books more powerful and moving as "A Thousand Splendid Suns" and "The Kite Runner" Your work has inspired me to a be an agent of change and has encouraged me to never turn a blind eye to human suffering. Your work has inspired me to be a better person. As a high school history teacher,my goal is to incorporate your work into the curriculum.

Thank you so much for inspiring so many.....I look forward to reading your next book.

Sincerely

Lisa, Toronto Canada

Dear Mr Hosseini

I'd simply like to add my congratulations to those of all of the other contributors to this blog for your wonderful books.
So often I've thought that first novels attract a lot of unjustified hype because their innate qualities are not sustainable - they may only reflect current fashions or tastes. 'The Kite Runner', by contrast, I feel has universal themes for all time and mankind. On a simple level, you produce a stunningly moving story and educate us about a country and culture which we have either not yet discovered or have formed biased views about, as a result of skewed media reporting. On a higher level, you have dealt with concepts of love, betrayal and redemption, not just between individuals but also between sections of humanity. You have been courageous in your depiction of less honourable aspects of human behaviour.

On a personal note, it is wonderful to hear about someone whose first passion is writing. Like you, I have scribbled for years whilst managing a professional career as a psychologist and a young family. I never truly felt I had enough talent, stamina or time to write properly. That changed last year when a creative writing tutor opened up inspiration for me and I wrote my first novel, a couple of short stories and the beginnings of a second novel since. Now begins the hard work of finding an interested agent and publisher! I'm determined to continue writing, published or not. One finds the time to do what one loves and somehow the time gets squeezed into the schedule!!

Finally, I wonder whether your books have led you to a specific purpose - the opportunity to serve your wonderful country, as if directed somehow by something in the universe?

All the very best and looking forward to reading more of your work. By the way, I too am a big fan of Alice Munro - she touches deeply with such simplicity.

Christine Baker

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

While your writing is undeniably engaging, touching, and transforming, I'd really like to thank you for bringing a country from the other side of the planet so close to our hearts. When all you hear about Afghanistan is from U.S. media, I think it is too easy to be biased and hard-hearted. Your work has opened my eyes and sparked passion in me for the country and its people, which I think was your overall goal. My generation is not known for the many books it reads, but if you keep writing the way you do, I think you'll recruit us to learning a lot more about things previously foreign to us.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Dear Mr.Hosseini,
I'm writing this while my mother thinks I am fast asleep. I just finished reading your second book "A Thousand Splendid Suns " an hour ago and I looveed it . I was so deeply moved by your book I just had to write(even if it meant not being able to get up for school tomorrow). I had to read your first book as an assignment from school (I'm in the 9th std)and read the second book because one of my friends told me its better than the first. I found that hard to believe but he was correct .I started today after school(1) and finished now(12:30), just could not put it down.I'm normally not very emotional but your book made me cry. I weeped for Mariam an Laila and for Tariq and Laila's relationship . Your book makes all the other books I have read (I've read thousands)seem so so very meaningless. It opened my eyes to how people are really being treated around the world and how amazing it is that humans beings can live through so much pain. Its really awesome how you can convey such deep emotions through such simple words.I never really knew what I wanted to do when I grow up, but now I know what I want to do . I want to help make a difference , help all those helpless Mariams and Laila's out there.
I live in India and am aware of how people are treated but I never ever imagined it would be so bad.India itself is being bombed in so many cities by the SIBI and the Indian Mujahedin it frightens me.
Thank you so much for writing such a beautiful book that inspired me and I'm sure so many others .Never stop!
Im hoping that you write a third and a fourth and a fifth book .....
And I hope your country gets back all what it has lost
Sincerely
Vishakha, India

Dr. Hosseini-

Your second book was better than the first and the first one was amazing. The second book made me so emotional and no book has ever made me that emotional. What a masterpiece! The development of the women characters were so true that I had to remind myself that the author is a man. I don't think that I could depict women that well. I'm eager and excited to read your next book and I hope that there are many after that!! I was looking for a new book to read the other day and it was so hard and frustrating because you make all of the other books look so dull and a chore to read. Any recommendations until your next book comes out?

salaam

My dear and respected Khaled jo
Live a long life endowed with such human values.
I just finished reading (y)our book
'A Thousand Splendid Suns'
Struggle, pain and pseudo-ideologies, depicted in the novel,is the lived reality that surrounds us all.Despite being a male writer you are so sensitive about women's pain.Your understanding and portrayal of children's mind in 'The Kite Runner'is equally remarkable.We salute you.
Rama Rattan (Dr.)

Having so enjoyed "The Kite Runner" I couldn't wait to read "A Thousand Splendid Suns" which I have this morning finished - unputdownable!

My heart goes out to the good people of Afghanistan - in particular the women and children. Laila and Mariam, though fictional, are such strong characters that we reach out to them and hope that peace and an end to the nation's troubles will come one day, if not soon.

I just finished "A Thousand Splendid Suns" this afternoon. I read "The Kite Runner" a few weeks ago. You are such an amazing writer, your books are so beautiful, and traumatic. They are hard to read, and impossible to put down. Thank you so much.

Dear,
I really love "The Kite Runner". That is the first thing I want to say to its writer. I like the part which Amir lives with Sohrab. I can feel what they feel, my feeling moves, follows the emotion of the characters. Can I ask you a question? This book is written on your real life, isn't it? If the answer is not, how could you write the book with all emotions and persuade anybody who read it like that?

What a profound writer you are! Your books have affected me, and many more around me. I hope you will continue to share your wonderful talent of storytelling with the world. Rahim Khan would be proud.

I'm very sad for the people in Afghanistan ;there life had changed because of the political,the history.
I'm a reader form China.

Hey... I am from Denmark, and I just wanted to say that I love your books.. you make the persons alive, and hearts crying for the characters..
I am really looking forward for another book written by you..
All the best.
Alice, Copenhagen, dk

Mr Khaled,

Your books have inspired me tremendously!
I eagerly await your next novel. Any news on when we can expect your next book ??

Best Regards,

Rezwana

Hi Khaled Jan
cheeka khoubesh!!!!! I'm only 11 and I read your book! I am actually Afghan but I was born here in America. I know, Angela is such an American name. haha!
I just finished 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'. I learned a valuable lesson from this beautiful, terrible, fantastic, marvelous, ugly adventure to the "real world". I learned how difficult life can be.

Now, when I hear someone say that life sucks, I'm like, "what?!!!?"
you have a nice warm cozy house, you have yummy food, you have brand name clothes that you always show off to people (thats me), and you have a family that loves you! what else is there you want? an xbox 360???

another thing that really bugs me is when people fall and just get a scab on their knee and makes such a big scene about it! Did you see how bad Rasheed treats Laila and Mariam? He's a monster! Thats when you make a big scene! Thank God Mariam killed him. People care about the littlest things!

At first I before I read the book, I wasn't really convinced.My mom would talk about,like,poor homeless people and that I shouldn't be spoiled and selfish, and I'd see those commercials about orphans, but Ii was like "whatever". But then this book got to me. I'm so happy I read this book and I recommend this to everybody thirteen and up! XD :)

Dear Mr.Hosseini,
Congratulations etc on your books I think are unnecessary because they are simply amazing and inspiring!!!!
I first saw 'The Kite Runner' movie and then read the second book and now reading 'The Kite Runner' since I've long realized that the power of written speech is much higher than seeing...I'm a Greek Cypriot, a place that not a lot of people know of and especially do not know of the history of Cyprus. the past two years I've passed at university I met the most amazing people in my life that happen to be from Pakistan and Afghanistan...for the first time my eyes opened to other nationalities and different cultures, a chance that was not given to me before..a lot of people in this world live blindfolded and think this world is a magical place..I'm hopeful and I believe that this world is a magical and beautiful place but to preserve it we must not live in ignorance, still a lot of people do..they do not know about Afghanistan and Pakistan and Sudan and even the recent Georgian-Russian conflict or even about the Cypriot-Turkish problem....
I believe that when people connect, people that society teaches them they can't be together because of their history but they deny that and connect is when we actually become alive...like Amir and Hassan and myself with a Turk, still violently forbidden by a lot in my country...
I want to thank you because you have formed another part of my life, made me grow up a little more and make me much more motivated to work as an NGO especially for battered women.....thank you for opening peoples eyes with this way,through speech and its power by giving us after all the real side of life, the life that we choose to cut out only because it suits us....
cant waittttt till your next book
Thank you again...mashalla....

I am from Chile, South America, a country where women are so strong and in charge. I started reading your book, "A Thousand Splendid Suns" a few hours ago and I am so upset and distraught with the suffering of women such as Mariam, she was like a beautiful flower growing in between rocks to finally come to the crude reality of life, so cruel.
I know it is a book, but I imagine there thousand of Mariam's in Afghanistan. I wish
I knew if further in the book her life will get better or if there is light at the end of the tunnel for her, otherwise I do not know if I can continue reading.

Best Regards, Teresa

Dear Mr. Khaled,

I have just finished reading your book "The Kite Runner". For the past two days, it was a book that was difficult to put down -- and difficult to continue reading. My eyes remain swollen from the tears as your characters and their lives deeply moved me. My heart still feels a stabbing pain and a longing to embrace Hassan and his son. That's how real they are to me.

Thank you for this wonderful novel and I look forward to reading many of your works - however painful it may be : )

Abbey

Hi Khaled
I am a teacher of Year 12 students in W.Australia. This is the second year I have taught my students 'The Kite Runner'. Each time they have said it was the best novel they've read in subject English. Your novel was placed on our course partly because we have Hazara people living in our town, and I wanted to educate our teenagers in a general way about their sufferings as an ethnic group, and to defuse any prejudice that might arise in our community due to ignorance. (Many of the students' mums and dads read the novel, too.)
Your novel raises our awareness of the need for sensitivity when dealing with asylum seekers, because of the traumas they may have experienced in their home country, and on the journey out. 'The Kite Runner' also indicates that Afghanistan is a heterogeneous country with all sorts of ethnic tensions and differing subcultures: that Afghans are not all the same, even though when they bleed, the color of blood remains the same.
My hope and prayer is that one day reconciliation will take place between the ethnic groups in Afghanistan. This will take a miracle, but there is God, who is expert in this area, no? Where there is redemption of the individual, hope and change become possibilities for others.

I was so moved and so touched by your books that it's hard to express. Though I don't have a slightest idea what it feels like to go through what your characters have been through, I think it is wonderful that you are letting the whole world know about their grief and sorrow through your books. I have made a small donation to the Afghan Reading Project, a humble Zakat, if I may call it so. In any case I wanted to contribute specifically to that project precisely because your books opened my eyes to all the horrors in Afghanistan. I do sincerely hope that soon enough all kids in your beautiful land will have full access to books, education and a life that they deserve. Thanks again for inspiring so many people and looking forward to more books.

Respected Sir,

First things first, I really salute you and your feelings in form of "The Kite Runner & "A Thousand Splendid Suns" I being from Kashmir India find myself in both the characters be it "The Kite Runner" or "A Thousand Splendid Suns". As your good self is aware that Kashmir has been hit badly by the more than two decade long on going militancy. Really cant stop wetting my eyes when ever I recall both the stories especially the main characters of the books. Once again I salute you sir you have been my inspiration and when ever I get some time I try to put down the miss happenings happening in Kashmir be it innocent killings, mass killings, rapes or molestation to both sexes be it male or female even I have been targeted and the so called Mujahideen are doing all this...

Sir I really thank you very deeply and side by I pray to Almighty that peace be there both in Afghanistan and Kashmir the same Kashmir which had been divided into 3 one part occupied by China, another by Pakistan and 3rd Part by India . Sir cant write you more because deep in my heart I have a lump I have a pain and don't hesitate to tell you Sir even this time I'm crying like anything....

Sir be in touch and I want to write to more about Kashmir...

I remain your sincerely
S. Ameen

Mr Hosseini,
I ‘m here writing this to you with a feeling I ve when I visit with all eagerness and awe ,the temples of my favourite Gods… in my land which is in south of India. I ve been living in Kuwait for the last eight years from where I got exposed to Islam and its culture… and having faced the terror of war for a very brief period I could relate to ‘A Thousands Splendid Sons’ in a better manner..Mariam, Laila and Tariq are so much part of me now that I wish I could visit Kabul and Herat sometime in my life…I cannot discuss this book with my husband without tears in my eyes its extremely touching and Sir , I’m awestruck by the flow of words , the depiction of an array of emotions and the portrayal of the slightest detail. I’m glad I got a chance to read it.. thanks a million
Sreebha Kumar
Kuwait

Hi its Angela again
I am going to read the book, 'The Kite Runner' today. I just got it from the library. You should write more fantastic novels. I want to get my book, 'A Thousand Splendid Suns', signed by you! Come to Virginia! My cousin met you and got a book signed by you! guess what, she's friends with Chris Angel!!!!
By the way, keep up the fantastic work!
U rock!!!,
Angie

I am a Japanese reader. I finished reading your second book "A Thousand Splendid Suns" yesterday and I am too touched to move on to another novel. So hard to express how I was moved. Luckily, "The Kite Runner" was translated into Japanese so that I was able to tell all the people I met how remarkable your story was, but for this second book, it is not yet translated in our language, so I haven't had anyone around me who could share my feelings.
Now, I am happy to have reached this site !
For the first novel, I was bursting with sorrow especially for Hassan. This time, it is Mariam. She will continue to live in my heart forever.
Thank you, Mr.Hosseini for your splendid works. I look forward to reading the third novel. Let us cry for Afghanistan. I am going to contribute something I can do now.

Dear Dr Hosseini

I have read books through my years of growing up, but none have touched me as profoundly as yours. The words, emotions and descriptions live in me as I live my day to day life.

Thank you for displaying human frailty and human endurance the way you do.

Wonderful!

I have just finished reading 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' for the second time and felt compelled to write and tell you how much it touched me. It humanizes Afghanistan and its people more than any news stories can. Whilst it is a tale of great human tragedy, it also tells of the strength of human spirit. The writing is so vivid that the colours, smells and emotions of the country come to life. I am just about to re-read 'The Kite Runner' and recommend the books to everyone I speak to as I feel that these books can help people to understand the necessity of the work that is going on in Afghanistan.

Dear Khaled Hosseini,

When terrible things happen in your past, it’s only human nature to want to forget about them and never think about them again. I understand that it would be hard for a character like Amir to overcome his past and return to Afghanistan, but why was it you made Hassan his half-brother? It makes an excellent reason to guilt Amir into returning to Afghanistan to find Sohrab and in return avenge Hassan for all he had done for Amir, but why bring down such a powerful character like Baba by having him commit in his own opinion the worse sin of theft? It seems to me as if you are showing there is no such thing as the perfect family or true hero. Baba is portrayed as almost the ‘man’s man.’ He is physically and mentally strong, witty, good looking, caring, and generous, but his personal drastically change’s in my eyes of a reader when I find he took party in conceiving Hassan. Baba goes from being an indestructible man to a man who has based his own life and the life of Amir’s on a lie. Baba comes off as being self- righteous but in the end he is no better than Assef, he spends all his time talking about how theft is the worse sin, and than he contradicts all his beliefs by stealing from Amir “the right to know [he] had a brother,” (237) and stole Hassan’s “identity.” In the end my question to you is why make Baba Hassan’s father?

Thanks a lot.

Hello,
I am a grade 12 student currently reading your book, 'The Kite Runner', for my English class. I think that your book is great thus far, and it continues to get better as I read on. I have learned many different things just from reading this book about Afghanistan and how the country has changed throughout the years. Aside from the historical parts of the book, I was wondering where you got the inspiration to write the main storyline?

Dear Khaled,
I'm a French woman who speak very bad English (oh this exists ???!!! ;-) )but I just say to you I have finished yesterday "Mille soleils spendides" and I have no words to explain my emotion. So, in French (more easy for me !!) : un de ces livres qu'on ne peut pas oublier après l'avoir lu. Magnifique écriture. Merci d'offrir une vision de l'Afghanistan qu'on ne connait pas. Vivement le prochain ! Sincerely yours.
Marianne.
(France)

Dear Mr Khaled Hosseini,
I am a student in Canada who, has just finished reading your story “The Kite Runner”.
First let me just say it was an honour to be able to read your book, I learned much about the culture and religion in Afghanistan and it was a pleasure to learn through your story. Normally in school I reluctantly read the stories given to us in class but your story I would have read whether it was in school or not.
In your story I was saddened by the fact that Hassan had died, I had hoped that the two would meet once again as adults, but I guess in a way, spiritually, they did meet through the letter Hassan gave Amir, and through Hassan’s son.
I was especially pleased to see that Amir had been able to raise Hassan’s son and it brought a smile to my face.
Once again I want to thank you for this amazing story.
-Steve

Dear Dr. Hosseini: I just read "A Thousand Splendid Suns". It touched my woman's soul...., so deeply is inexplicable. I am from a different culture, but have lived the same scenarios... I thank you with my heart.
It gave me comfort to know, that purpose is everywhere in this planet.

alak

'The Kite Runner' is a phenomenal book. You need to write a new book, seriously. I have been dying because every book I read isn't as superb as yours. Please hurry up! Don't hurry up too much, I don't want to read a rubbish book... wait, we're talking about Khaled Hosseini, he can't write rubbish :)

Dear Mr. Khaled Hosseini,

I am a student from an Oakland charter school and I read your book 'The Kite Runner' and I have to say that you have a way with words and one very brilliant imagination to be able to use what happened in Afghanistan and put some fictional characters and be able to combine them and make a full story of a boy's life in Kabul and how his life changed with the decisions he made in his life. However, this brilliant book left a couple of questions in me and I was hoping that you would be happy to read them: Why did the Taliban attack Afghanistan? Did the Afghans have something of high value that the Taliban wanted to have? What would have happened if the people of Afghanistan went against the Taliban? These are just some questions I had and just hope you keep doing great things for all of us young people with the books you publish.

Dear Khaled,

Whoa, I haven't been on your site in a while and the multitude of comments left by other fans practically blew me away! Was just on the site to see of any news of the third book... The wait is an anxious one, but I'm sure it'll be worth it! I'm also reading The Reluctant Fundamentalist and City of Theives so it's nice to know my favourite author has the same tastes in literature as me!

As for your last two books, needless to say I was moved beyond explanation. So emotive and striking, both truly resonated with me. Paulo Coelho is probably the only other author who has moved me so much, but a comparison can't really be made between the two of you, as your styles are so different.

Just wanted to wish you luck with new projects you're working on and look forward to enjoying them!

You are wonderful.

Farihah

I've just finished 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'. Thank you for enlightening us to the situation in Afghanistan, the horrors and the beauty both so graphic. The best book I have read this year, it will stay in my memory. I did feel there was a small hole in it however. I was so involved with the characters, I would liked to have read how Aziza reacted to Tariq and perhaps a little more of their year in Murree. Perhaps I'm just being sentimental but I felt frustrated that I did not know! Otherwise great book thank you.

Dear Dr. Hosseini,

I teach 11th and 12th grades Language Arts for an alternative high school in San Jose, CA. I bought a class set of both your novels; last year we read "The Kite Runner" and currently, "A Thousand Splendid Suns".
Most of my students do not read outside the classroom but your beautiful novels have given them the love and magic of reading and a deep appreciation of other cultures. In their adolescence they have empathized, sympathized and cried over your characters' struggles.
They have realized just how very lucky they are to live in this country and how important it is to become aware, and hopefully involved, in making the world a better place for all. I cannot thank you enough for your remarkable novels and am looking forward to your next endeavor.
Connie Kleppe

In a feverish burst of reading over the last three days, I finished reading both "The Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns".

What a marvelous experience it has been!

It is as if I have grown a new skin on me. This new skin feels so different! More, it senses a whole world of sensations that I did not know existed.

Ravindra Joshi

I have just finished reading 'The Kite Runner'. Had read 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' earlier. What a masterpiece the books are!! During both the books, there were points that I had to put the book down and have a good cry which was cathartic in many ways. Having experienced abusive households, the story of Mariam really hit home. In a strange way it made my life make more sense. Thank you. I'll be looking forward to reading your next.

Salam Khaled,

I just bought your book 'The Kite Runner'...haven't read the book yet but I am very sure I would love the story...the first time I had a look at your book I was attracted to the title..and when I went through the synopsis at the back of the book..I just love it..then I bought it..hehehe..

Hi, Mr. Hosseini

I just wrote my feelings down yesterday about both of your books, both novels are so touching, powerful and, deep, very deep inside oneself feeling and concerns. I keep thinking about the characters, all of them, even the one who was with Marian in the truck, when she was going to the stadium, but the one I love and care and think more is Baba, he is a great character, human, strong (even when is wrong) with mistakes and fears, with a lot of love inside, but no way to express it, I admire the way he moved to USA, to make a life and safe Amir, I am sure he would like to save Hassan too, but he couldn´t like a Father he kept always that pain, I think about all the people who leave their own life back, and many time can not go back, like Baba, really I cried for BABA, Hassan, Amir and specially for Sohrab, because the thousand of children murdered and orphan still living under fear and war.
Mr. Hosseini thanks for making me closer to Afghanistan and his people.

Mr. Hosseini,

Thank you so much for opening my eyes and expanding my views of the world we share. Your novels have become memorable keepsakes in my heart.
I am anxiously waiting for your next masterpiece.

Dear, Mr. Hosseini,

I'm a senior in high school and when my teacher told us we would be reading the The 'Kite Runner', I thought to myself, oh boy another boring book. I was so wrong. This book was the best book I have read in all my years of school. I learned a lot of interesting facts about Afghanistan. I am excited to watch the movie now, and read your other book, 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' and any other books you my write in the future.

Sincerely,
A. Merten

Dear Mr. Hosseini
Your novel "The Kite Runner" was one of the best books I've read all year. All the different elements come together beautifully. The characterization was superb and made the reader feel as if they knew the characters.
One of the other things about the book that caught me was the setting. Very rarely does one see a book in the US set in modern Afghanistan. I feel it’s important to write books portraying middle eastern peoples as people, and not some mysterious evil presence. As is sadly the case in the media today.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and look forward to your others
--C Smith

Dear Mr. Hosseini,
Your book 'The Kite Runner' was very enlightening to the terror that Afghanistan is facing. I didn't know the history behind the turmoil. This novel made me feel everything that Amir felt. When he returned to Kabul and was describing how it used to look and how it looked now, I felt so much remorse for those people who were still stuck there. I believe this book can be read by any person, because it doesn't favor any religion or ethnicity, the novel just tells the truth about Afghanistan, the Taliban and America. I also enjoyed how Amir turned out, as an adult. He really grew with experience. Overall I really enjoyed reading 'The Kite Runner' and am going to read 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'.
Sincerely
Karen W.

Dear Khaled Hosseini,
'The Kite Runner' was the best book I have ever read. I learned a lot about Afghanistan. Towards the end when Amir adopted Sohrab, that really touched me because I was adopted. This proved to me that not all Afghanistan people are bad. What major parts were true?

Barbara

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

For not being a book reader I thought your novel "The Kite Runner" was an interesting book. I think it was cool how you based the whole book from first person view. You made it even more interesting knowing that’s its how you grew up. How old is Sohrab today? Is he still mute? How had he adapted to the American life? I think it would have been even cooler if the novel was a little longer to explain a little more of his life in America, have you considered making a second part about your families life after you brought Sohrab back home? For this book being the first book I have ever read from front to back has influenced me to highly consider reading your latest novel "A Thousand Splendid Suns" And lastly because I thought your book was interesting I influenced two readers to read your book.

Mr. Hosseini,
When I first found out that we were reading a book on Afghanistan in school I was kind of blown away.My thoughts were why would people of America want to read this? I had no interest in "The Kite Runner" at all. I thought "wow just another stupid pointless book in school." When we started reading the book I started to read more and more on my own at home. I became very interested in every sentence. My beginning views were starting to go away. Within a couple weeks I was finished the book while the class was still reading. I read chapter after chapter every night curious of what would end of Amir and Hassan. My views of Afghanistan and the people on that country changed completely. I thought everyone was bad and against American people. And that's not true at all. They are just like me, they have dreams and aspirations and want a nice successful life. Everyone has dreams for their life. I thank you so very much for writing this novel and opening my eyes. I look forward to reading your next book "A Thousand Splendid Suns." Again, Thank you, Ashley H.

Mr. Hosseini,

I would like to express my thoughts, views, and question the novel “The Kite Runner”. When I found out I would be reading your novel for school, I thought to myself, “why would I want to read a novel on how to fly a kite”? I was wrong. The novel taught me a lesson. Sometimes you can never leave the past behind you. For example, Amir could never forget the day he saw his friend, servant, and or half brother Hassan get raped by Assef. Assef was a sick individual. How can you do that to a child and not feel guilty? Amir was selfish. He always wanted Baba to himself. I think Baba showed more attention to Hassan, but loved them both equally.
Afghanistan history is undefined to me. Why don’t the Pashtuns and Hazzaras agree with each other? I am interested in reading your second novel, “A Thousand Splendid Suns”. If you can, let me know if it is a continuation of “The Kite Runner”.

Thanks,

Will

Dear Khaled Hosseini,
I just read your novel "The Kite Runner" recently in school and I just want to say it was amazing. Also, I have researched background information on Afghanistan and it surprised me to hear about read about what actually occurs there. I would have never believed the things that people do to each other. I loved the novel and all the events that occurred. "The Kite Runner" could inspire a lot of people to do differently in life. While reading the novel in class it was upsetting to see the situations and actions that Hassan had went through. I never imagined someone would go through that. Also, it was surprising that Amir was able to actually forgive himself at the end, I never thought he would. After finishing the novel I’ve learned that a person should never take life for granted and always respect each other. Because in the end there may be things occurring that you had no idea and could ruin your life forever. I’ve also learned that friendship is more important than making you feel better. I just want to say I loved the novel "The Kite Runner" and I will be reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns". I'm sure it will be just as great as the one before.
Love always,
Jackie K.

Dear, Khaled Hosseini

At first when we had to read this book for school I didn’t like it so much I thought it was going to be stupid and pointless. After reading it I loved this book, and I thought in the end it was a wonderful book with meaning. It was one character who I thought was meaningful to me and that person was Hassan. He was a good person. Even though Amir couldn’t stand up for himself Hassan was always there to help him. For example when Amir put the watch and money under the mattress Hassan said he did it just so Amir wouldn’t get in trouble. That’s what makes him a good character. Some lessons I learned was what you do for somebody you will get back in return some kind a way or another you will get some type of appreciation. I really want to read 'A Thousand Splendid Suns', and I just might. I have also learned never judge a book by its cover

Dear Khaled Hosseini,
I really enjoyed your book “The Kite Runner”. It was so interesting; it had a lot of events that weren’t expected. I loved how you gave a lot of details with everything. The best part about your book was at the end. It seems everyone was happy and things had just started to get better. When I first saw the book I was like I am not reading this. But after I read the first two pages, I couldn’t put it down. This book is something I want my children to read and I’m only 17. So that’s years and years from now. If every author was an intelligent as you, children my age would love to read books. I hope you publish a lot more books. I would love to read them all. Once again I really enjoyed this book. Also if you don’t mind can you keep me posted if you write any other books. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Asia R.

Dear Khaled Hosseini,

I just wanted to write to you and let you know that my English 12 class just finished reading your book, "The Kite Runner". I am gladly to say that I really enjoyed your book. It was a very different and interesting book. I think you can learn a lot about Afghanistan. I typically do not like reading but this book caught my eye. Are you coming out with a third book anytime soon?

Sincerely,

Melanie R.

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

I feel this book was one of the best books I have ever read. Personally when it comes to books for school I tend to use them as a pillow while all my fellow classmates are reading. However, this book caught my attention and the title "The Kite Runner" made me think this might not be another boring story. I opened the book up and the words shot up to me like darts, hitting me in between the eyes. This book was great, and a good learning tool for me as I got to know a little bit about Afghanistan in the early days and how it grew to become this horrific place. The lifestyle that you lived was tough and makes me realize how much I should respect what I have in life. Amir and Hassan were perfect characters for this book because one was a Pashtun and one was a Hazara and they were supposed to hate each other but you made them best friends. The way this book ended was great and I would definitely read "A Thousand Splendid Suns" because any book you write I feel will be great!
Your Friend,
Ryan J.

Dear Mr. Hosseini,
when we first started reading I knew little about old Pakistan and Afghanistan and how interesting it all was I was only aware of how it became after 9/11 I thought it was a horrible place b/c of the Taliban. There were a lot of twists, near the end people I read the book with had different views like about Sohrab some thought he would always be the way you described him quiet and kinda to himself but I did notice that near the end when Amir and Sohrab were flying the kite he had smiled a little bit so maybe over time he would trust Amir and open up but that's just my opinion.Another thing why put a person like Assef in your book sure he was a colorful character but the stuff he did was really intense did you maybe know people who were like him or did you just add him b/c you knew people would find everything in the book more interesting with someone like him?

Mr. Hosseini,

I am in 12th grade and my class is reading your book "The Kite Runner". When I first found out we were reading your book, I didn't really know what to think. It wasn't really something I thought I would be interested in. When we got into the book, I realized how great it actually was. It showed some of the hardships of the Taliban rule and how difficult it was to live in Afghanistan at that time. It was hard to put the book down. I would recommend "The Kite Runner" to anyone.

"The Kite Runner" was one of the most amazing books ever written. I was wondering what inspired you to write "The Kite Runner?"
I usually do not read books, but when I started to read it, it drew me right in. As soon as I started reading it inspired me to read on. I will recommend this book to every one. I can’t wait to read your other novels.

I had to read your book 'The Kite Runner' for school. When I heard that I was going to have to read a book about Afghanistan, I wasn't to happy bout it. I saw how thick the book was and really didn’t want to read it. I don’t like to read so since I had to I wanted it to be something I knew about. Well now I have read the book and it was one of the best books I have ever read. Things that happen in this book everybody can relate to. The terrible things that happens people understand and feel bad about people that have to go though stuff like that. Your story really gets under the skin of people so they see the kind of stuff that goes on in the world.

Dear Mr. Hosseini
I actually really liked this book way more then I like most of the other books we read in school. At first I thought this book was not going to be very good at all. One is because I really don’t like reading much. Two it’s a good book about Afghanistan. The character I liked the most was Hassan because he was a really nice person and would do anything to help his friend. I am really glad I don’t line there and would never want to as long as the Taliban is running it. I have learned a lot about life and how you should never let your friend down. It is also a good idea that if you see something bad happening to some one you might want to tell someone to clear your conscience so it’s not haunting you for the rest of your life. Well on that note I really liked your book and will definitely be checking your other book out

Sincerely
Tyler P.

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

For not being a book reader I thought your novel "The Kite Runner" was an interesting book. I think it was cool how you based the whole book from first person view. You made it even more interesting knowing that’s its how you grew up. How old is Sonhrab today? Is he still mute? How had he adapted to the American life? For this book being the first book I have ever read from front to back has influenced me to highly consider reading your latest novel "A Thousand Splendid Suns" Any lastly because I thought your book was interesting I influenced two readers to read your book.

Dear Mr. Khaled Hosseini,
I’m really not too much of a reader but your book 'The Kite Runner' was really really good. It was the first book that we read in school that I really liked. What made me mad was how the Taliban treated people over there. I never knew Afghanistan had to go through things like that. I was also mad that Hassan died because I was hoping that Hassan and Amir got to see each other again one day and Amir finally gets to apologize face to face to him. Anyways your book was really good and I think you’re a wonderful author.

Mr.Hosseini
I enjoyed reading 'The Kite Runner' in school. I was unsure at first and not too thrilled to read a book about two Afghan boys. But after reading your book, I became interested in Afghan culture. Especially the kite fighting. After reading I saw Amir as a symbol. A symbol that only you have the power to control your destiny. The past is the past and what happens, happens. But the future is controlled by no one but you. Afghanistan seemed like a fun place before the Taliban took over. They ran that place into the ground. Just goes to show how sick and twisted those “people” really are.
Sincerely,
Nick W.

Dear Mr. Khaled Hosseini

I really did appreciate reading you book in school. Most of the time we always read kind of boring old books that were written in the 50's or something, and your book was just a lot more interesting to me, a felt as if I could relate to it better. Now even though I’m not from Afghanistan, am not an immigrant, and I don’t really know what its like to live in an communist country, i think every kid\teenager knows what it is like to be afraid of a bully, or even make a bad decision that will ruin their future. At least I know I have. That brings me to my favorite character. It was Rahim Khan; I liked him so much because he was always the understanding realist. Everything he said was very sincere I felt like but he never sugar coated things because he was just generally a very nice person. It was almost like he was a better father to Amir and Hassan than their own real father.
I also did gain some knowledge from this book about the middle east. Since the war is going on the subject of Muslim people or the Taliban is a very sensitive one. But know I know that this place wasn’t always full of war and destruction. It was a beautiful place where Amir had so many wonderful memories, and even though there were some racial conflicts...what country doesn’t have those? I think this book opened a lot of peoples eyes to some things other than their own little world and now they can see now how hard it can be for some people in this world. And hopefully they will think twice before they judge someone. Thank you so much for writing this amazing book, and I hope you have more to come.

Dear Khaled Hosseini,
I just finished reading your book 'The Kite Runner' in school and I very much enjoyed it. It was probably one of the best books I've ever read in school. At the beginning I didn't really think I'd be interested in the book but after the first line in the first chapter I was hooked. The way you expressed each characters personality and the way you used words to reveal things was amazing. I am going to recommend this book to every person I know. This book really tells you about life and how It could change due to a specific or dramatic experience. I loved your book.

Amber

Dear, Mr. Hosseini.
Jeez, I hope I spelled your last name right. Recently, at my high school the seniors were required to read your book "The Kite Runner". Before reading our teacher asked us to think about the first word that came to our mind when we think about Afghanistan; I admit that I first thought of the word "terrorist". Sad, I know but due to today's media that is what many in my age group would think. Though now after reading your book I think of one thing "kite tournaments.” .The funny thing is when our teacher said "We're going to read a novel." it was the classical teenage reaction of "groan". But, when we started no one complained at all afterwards. As a matter of fact everyone was talking about it like it was some T.V show. It was interesting to hear some of the conversations that were carried on in our class.
I have to say that one of my favorite characters, as well as many kids in my class, was Hassan. He in my opinion is the type of friend that anyone would want, just maybe a tweak here or there to suit one's personality. I noticed though that I could connect with Hassan in the fact that: we cherish our friends. Though by the end of some chapters I was ready to jump in and give Amir the old one-two! I also will admit that I never knew any history of Afghanistan; only that they had religious differences with us. Now, I know that Russia invaded for 10 years and then the Taliban took control until now. I also learned a valuable life lesson: never take your friends for granted, you never know how much you need them until they are gone.
I haven't read your second book yet, but I am looking forward to it. I believe that it will be just as gripping as "The Kite Runner". I have a funny moment to tell you, I saw "The Kite Runner" in a book store, but my grandmother said that we were here for other things so; next I vowed to buy it the next time I could.
Your fan,
Rachel V. Brant
Maryland

Mr. Hosseini
I'll admit when I first heard the name of the book we were reading in class I really didn’t want to but it was a great book and proved me wrong. I had no idea how life was in Afghanistan until reading your book “The Kite Runner.” You wrote a really great book that was very detailed and informative. This book will really show people how hard life is overseas and shows loyalty and true friendships. I really enjoyed reading this book and hope to read your other one in the future.
Sincerely,
Bobby

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

I just finished reading your book "The Kite Runner" in my class on 3-20-09. I thought it was suspenseful and full of wonder I didn’t want to put it down. I loved the way you brought characters around at exactly the right moment. For example when Farid come to meet Amir it was setting the novel up for its climax and falling action. Also the intellectual dialogue and language helps really build sensory images and figurative language to make a truly enjoyable reading experience. Almost everyone in my class said it was the best book we have ever read in class and I agree. The only thing I didn’t care for was the ending because I hated how Sohrab was a mute and I feel as if the book should have had a more in depth ending. In conclusion I loved the book and hope to see a sequel or expansion to this wonderful piece of literature.

Dear Khaled Hosseini,

I really enjoyed reading your book 'The Kite Runner', I have always been into history and past wars. I have read many war books but they have always been from an Americans perspective. Seeing how the war with the Russians affected so many people, how they tried to escape their homeland. Also learning how the Taliban treated their own people and all the destruction. Driving people out of their homes and killing anyone who went against them. It was very educational to learn how tough it was for the people in that time. The descriptive writing helped me visualize what I read and helped me see the world through Amir’s eyes. When I was done, I thought it was a good book and I was glad to have read it.

Sincerely,
Ryan Collins, Southern (MD)

Dear Khaled Hosseini,
When first asked to read this for school I thought “oh no not another boring book.” It turns out that the book wasn’t boring at all. This book kept me flipping the pages every time I opened it. My by far favorite character was Hassan. Hassan was brave, kind hearted, and the nicest person I have ever known. The worst part is that a person so kind had to die so early in his life. This book painted pictures of Afghanistan. It made me realize how horrible growing up there would be. My brother joined the army when he was eighteen and got shipped to Afghanistan during the war. He told me a lot of experiences and stories about what it was like, but nothing compared or expressed the way you did in your book.

Khaled Hosseini,
I am a huge fan of your novel. I love the irony it possesses. The friendship of Amir and Hassan makes me really value my friendships I share. Like my mother, I love to read, and about a year ago she recommended this book to me. She was thrilled when I told her this book is part of the twelfth grade English curriculum at my school. I can’t wait to purchase, 'A Thousand Splendid Suns', and I’m very much looking forward to reading it. Hassan really inspired me to be a better friend then I already am. He taught me that even though your friends may not treat you how you wish to be treated in return to how you treat them, always remain a true friend. Amir inspired me in knowing that there is a way to be good again. People make mistakes, we all do but, if you feel guilt, that shows that you are remorseful and are sympathetic to your mistakes and to whom you hurt. You may have regret, but there is always a way to redeem yourself. Before reading this book, I had no idea about Afghanistan’s history. I knew very little about the Taliban, but I am happy now to know more. I hope that 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' is half as good as 'The Kite Runner'.

Sincerely,
Samantha Russell

I had to read your book 'The Kite Runner' for school. When I heard that I was going to have to read a book about Afghanistan, I wasn't to happy bout it. I saw how thick the book was and really didn’t want to read it. I don’t like to read so since I had to I wanted it to be something I knew about. Well now I have read the book and it was one of the best books I have ever read. Things that happen in this book everybody can relate to. The terrible things that happen people understand and feel bad about people that have to go though stuff like that. Your story really gets under the skin of people so they see the kind of stuff that goes on in the world.

Dear Mr. Hosseini,
Your book “The Kite Runner” was the best book I have ever read. It is the only book that has ever kept me thrilled with interest. Your way of writing is different, and you write about sensitive subjects that some authors will not go to. You also taught me of the many horrible things that the Taliban have done to your countrymen. Some of these things that are written are so hard to believe but I feel there is so much truth between the lines of this book. I am going to buy your newest book and any other you will write in the future. Thank you. Great Job!

Dear Mr. Hosseini,
When I was originally told that I was going to read "The Kite Runner" for my English class I wasn’t sure what to think. I had no plot details or opinions from people I knew. All I knew was that I had recently seen the title as a movie listed on RottenTomatoes and it sounded familiar. Before we received the books our class listened to some of your interviews and I was immediately interested. Though I had some key parts spoiled for me by class study guides and friends who decided to read ahead, I was still shocked by several moments I had already known about. Great job and I wish you the best of luck and fortune in your future endeavors. Thank you for writing this book.

Dear Mr. Hosseini me and my class just got done reading your book 'The Kite Runner'. At first when my teacher told me about the book I wasn’t too excited about it. I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to understand it and just get the book. I don’t think I really got interested in the book until probably half way through the book. Then after that point I couldn’t stop reading it to find out what was going to happen next. I like the friendship parts and how Hassan was such a good friend to Amir. I can’t wait to read your next book I might even use it for a writing project I’m doing. Thank you so much for a good book. Sincerely T. Patterson

Dear Khaled Hosseini,
When my teacher told me we are reading 'The Kite Runner' I didn’t think it was going to be good. I liked the book it was better than any of the other books we read in school. I didn’t really like the ending but I understand this was not a fairy tale ending story.

Mr. Hosseini,
I don’t really read books that much, none the less really long books. When my teacher told the class that we would be reading "The Kite Runner", and showed us how long the novel was, in my mind I was thinking, “yeah right!” Once I started reading it, I was very interested. We would be assigned certain pages to read each night for homework, and I started to read ahead every time because I just couldn’t put the book down. At the end of the novel, I was kind of confused about Sohrab. I didn’t really understand why he didn’t seem very appreciative that Amir went all the way to Afghanistan to get him, and went through all the trouble to bring him back to America. Overall, "The Kite Runner" is one of my favorite books so far. It is eye opening, and it truly is an awesome novel. I have "A Thousand Splendid Suns" at home. I am trying to find time to start reading it. I love your style of writing and hope you come out with more great novels.

Dear Mr.Hosseini

I really enjoyed reading your book 'The Kite Runner'. When my teacher first told me that we were reading a book about Afghanistan, I thought the book was going to be very plain and not very interesting but it turned out to be a very good book. I learned while reading the novel that kite flying was a big sport there just like football is here in the US. I can’t wait to read your next book.

Dear, Mr. Hosseini
I just finished reading your book "The Kite Runner". I am a senior in high school and we read your book in class. When I first found out we were reading your book I had never heard of it, and I figured it was just another boring school novel like all the others I have read in class over the years. But after reading it the saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” crosses my mind, because this is one of the best novels I have read even outside of school. I don’t read often because it is hard for me to find books that hold my interest but "The Kite Runner" grabbed me and didn’t let go.

Thank You,
Kristin Boerckel

Dear Mr. Khaled Hosseini,
I’m a student at Southern High School In Harwood Maryland. My senior English class had to read your book "The Kite Runner" to be honest with you, the book wasn’t very catching until the middle tell us about the lives they lived the things they’ve done. The ending of the book was the closing of the gapped open circle in Amir’s life and the story but the closing of the circle came when Amir went back to get Sohrab and had to fight Asseff to get him back and bring to America where he would be given a new life. But what I thought of Amir in the beginning was that he was terrible as a son and as a friend to Baba and Hassan. And also to let those cruel and unusual things happen to Hassan. And I also learned a lot because I never knew that Afghanistan was ever taken under Russian Control. Thanks for writing such a great book for me too read I’m looking forward to reading your book "A Thousand Splendid Suns".

Your Book Reader,
Gary Emerson

Mr.Hosseini,
I thought your book 'The Kite Runner' was wonderful it moved me to think differently about others. Once my teacher told me we were going to be reading your book 'The Kite Runner' I thought it was going to be some made up stuff about flying kites. But once my class got deeper and deeper into the story we all started realize how life changing this really is. I just wanted to say thank you. Can’t wait to read another one of your books.

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

Salaam. When I was supposed to read your book for school, I first felt “Eh…” but as I read more of the book I got pulled into it. I remember when I read the first paragraph I wanted to know more and as I kept reading it was like I was reading a biography of a close friend. Then when the book ended I didn’t want it to end, I wanted to know more about Amir and if him and if Soraya will adopt more children, and Sohrab and if he ever trusts Amir and if he grows up to be just like his father, and if Rahim Khan died happy…There are so many unanswered questions I yearn for but like all story’s at some point they have to come to an end; good or bad. I learned so much about Afghanistan and its culture. Not even having a Bangladesh stepfather helped me understand Afghanistan and the news didn’t help me learn and know about Afghanistan like your book did. You are a very talented author and its amazing how you brought all the characters in the book to life and they each had their own story to tell. I liked the book way better than the movie because the movie didn’t really have all the details and capture the emotion like the book did…the book described everything so detailed and so vividly and I like that in stories.

Dear Mr. Hosseini
When I first heard that I was going to be read Afghanistan’s history I wasn’t to happy about that. In the beginning of the book I didn’t even try to pay attention to it. But as I kept reading, the book became interesting to me. When Hassan would take up for Amir by scaring off Assef that was good. How Amir just didn’t do anything about Assef raping his friend. When Amir did that last bad thing and put the money and watch he had got for his birthday under Hassan’s pillow. That was the unthinkable; Amir knew what he was doing. He knew what was going to happen next. Over all it was a good book. How Amir tried to make things better but he is a little too late so he just takes care of his nephew that was great. I enjoyed reading your book. Please continue to write more.

Dear Mr. Hosseini
I really enjoyed your novel “The Kite Runner”. At first I was surprised that we were allowed to read this for school. There’s so much gory stuff involved with Afghanistan. There’s a lot of visualization involved. There are many lessons for people to learn from this novel. Such as Baba’s quote, “The only sin is theft and all others are variations of theft”. Another good quote was “A boy who can’t stand up for himself grows up to be a man who can’t stand up for anything”. This book can definitely change one’s view on life. It would teach people to cherish their lives, families, education, job, and living in a free country. Also make them realize how good they have it and how lucky they are to wake up every morning knowing they won’t have to worry about getting killed or raped. It’s also nice living in a safe environment where you always have food, shelter, clean water and electricity. I am also interested to read “A Thousand Splendid Suns”. I want to know if it connects at all with “The Kite Runner”, and how similar they are. What I would also like to find out is what ever happened to Rahim Khan and where did he go.

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

When I first heard about reading 'The Kite Runner', I must admit I was not that interested in reading a book about a country America is at war with. Like all novels it takes me time to really get into them. The first few chapters I just breezed through. After that I really got a sense of pride for my own country. The book opened my eyes to the hardships other countries and cultures face each and everyday. Each chapter I read got more and more real and interesting. After reading the whole novel I appreciate my home country so much more than I ever have. It is moving to hear about the restrictions people have in various places throughout the world. I hope you will continue to inspire individuals with your powerful novels.

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

The novel “The Kite Runner” was a very good story. The redemption, sacrifice, and betrayal was absolutely amazing. When our English teacher told us that we were going to be reading a book called “The Kite Runner“ I was pretty upset because. I thought this story was going to be all about kites. Once we started reading it, I realized that it wasn’t just about flying kites it was a story that has moved me in a positive direction. My favorite character in the novel was Hassan. The way he always stood up for Amir and just the way he always acted brave in general just made me like him. It reminds me of myself, doing what’s right. The lessons I learned from this novel is don’t ever betray your true friends. In the end, the just may come back to haunt you forever. I’ve heard a lot about your second book, “A Thousand Splendid Suns”. I'd be very interested in reading that in just my spare time because your first book was just that good.

Dear Mr.Hosseini

When my teacher told me “We are going to read a book about Afghanistan” I thought to my self, Oh joy. Another book that I wont understand. Another high school book. Then we started reading this book “The Kite Runner.” I was one hundred and ten percent relived I could read the words clearly, understand, and pay attention to the book. During my free class period I read through two chapters. Then something weird happened. I couldn’t put the book down! I kept thinking “What’s going to happen next?” From a book I was assigned in English class. Over all I would rate this book as one of the best I have ever read. The imagery through out the book was extraordinary. I can’t wait to start "A Thousand Splendid Suns". I will feel proud when I go to the beach this summer and see it flooded with people reading your books. I will defiantly say “That is such a great book!”

Sincerely Ally Houle

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

I enjoyed reading the novel title “The Kite Runner”. I wasn’t getting into the book at first because I couldn’t make any connection with any of the characters at all. The one character that I had connected with was Hassan. Hassan was a good person because he was going through tough times with his friend Amir, and that connected to me because I was going through the same stuff with one of my friends too. For someone who had been nothing but a good friend to Amir, He was surly mistreated by Amir for standing up to Assef. What caught my eye was the kite fighting that was held in Afghanistan each winter. Learning about that event, it made me want to try it for once just to experience the thrill of it myself. Thank you for letting me get the opportunity for reading this book.

Sign,
Antwuan Turner

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

When I first heard I was going to read a book called 'The Kite Runner', I thought the book would be to stupid to read just by
The name. I thought it would be very boring and almost impossible to read. But it didn’t turn out to be as bad as I Thought it would be. 'The Kite Runner' was one of the only
books I read in school and actually finished reading. I enjoyed reading this book a lot more than some other books that I tried to read.

Hear Mr.Hosseini,

The book 'The Kite Runner' was a miraculous story. It was so well written that even in the very first pages it caught your attention. But what did it for me that moved me the most was when Amir had begun to laugh while Assef was brutally beating him and the only reaction he could get out of Amir was his laughter. He had endured the beating as reconcile for what he had done to Hassan all those years. Watching that horrible thing Assef did to him in the alley. I’ll soon be reading your next book 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' on my own. Unlike 'The Kite Runner' with my class. So I pray that you’ll soon be publishing a third novel and it’ll be just as great as your other two novels. And I say to you Bravo.Bravo.

Hello Mr. Khaled Hosseini,

Your book “The Kite Runner” was a book recommended, that we had to read, in our English 12 standard classes. When I first was told that we had to read it I thought it was going to be another one of the old English type of books. But then we started reading it in class and I realized it was a more modern day book. Even though I have to admit some chapters gripped my attention more than others; the whole book caught my attention. The book helped me realize how lucky I am to have the life that was given to me. I will always look up to Hassan because of the way he is in the book alone. He is a brave young man to deal with all of what a hazara boy has to then whatever Amir had put on him as well! I cannot wait to read your second book I hope it is as good as the first one!
Thank You,
Ashley Flannery

I have to be honest, before reading this book I wasn't very excited about it. I've never really been much of a reader. To tell the truth the only reason I read this book is because we had to read it for English class. After getting into the story, I didn't mind reading it anymore. Not that excited to read it. Actually, when we were assigned chapters for homework, I never read a word more that I had to. But, for the first time, reading wasn't terribly boring, reading was "okay".

Hi,
I am another fan as I really enjoyed 'The Kite Runner'. I feel like I learned so much about the situation in Afghanistan. You really can spin a tale and I was so overwhelmed emotionally that I really want to become a better person. Thanks for that. I will be reading 'A Thousand Splendid Suns', very soon. Yeah.

I just finished 'A Thousand Splendid Suns', I'm currently doing my PhD, so am not sure if it's the PhD or your novel that made me cry my heart out.. you're a brilliant author and am proud to be one of your fans!

Dear Mr Hosseini,
My most heartfelt gratitude to you ,for writing the two most compelling stories I've come across so far. Never did I ever imagine that such a world exists, so deeply affected by sufferings,and yet so hopeful of change.............I'm eagerly awaiting for your third novel and I hope it comes out soon.

I want to thank you for providing me with two beautiful novels that I now teach in my high school English class. I have now taught "The Kite Runner" to several hundred grade 12 students and have yet to find one with whom it did not resonate on some level. Students also have the option in my class of reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns," with similar response. I have two poignant moments to share from teaching "The Kite Runner". Last semester as the class was silently absorbed in reading the novel, a reluctant reader blurted out, "my God this is a good book" and then realized he had aired his inner thoughts out loud. His buddies chimed in their agreement. The other great moment was taking the class kite running in the local park. The glee and excitement with which these 18 year olds engaged in the sport was amazing. As they competed as Amir and Hassan do, I heard them echo lines from the novel..."for you a thousand times over." Thank you for such rich opportunities!