The Kite Runner Movie

So, who's going to go see The Kite Runner movie coming out in November? I haven't really decided yet...I read the book and thought it was ok so I'm not really sure the movie is calling my name. I do know that a lot of people thought the book was wonderful...one of the best they've ever read so, really, you all might like it just fine! Don't let my review dissuade you!

Anywho...so Pete was reading our local newspaper and he came across an article about the movie and the Afghani actors. Have you heard about this?? I have several questions here....and, really I don't even know where to start. Apparently, the family of the boy playing Hassan did not realize that his character would be raped. They are terribly upset and they want the scene cut because it puts the family's dignity on the line. First, the scene is absolutely necessary or you really don't have the story at all so it can't be cut...second, how did this scene get past the parents?? I read that the boy was not given a script...is that true? Does that happen?? Can someone fill me in here??

And the Winner is.......

Milo Cornbread asked if he could be the one to pick the winner of the book giveaway...so I let him. He was so nice when he asked how could I not let him. Hopefully, this will encourage him to be a more well-mannered dog...quite unlike his most recent behaviour!

We had to give him some yummy bread incentive because he started to fall asleep. Did I ever tell you all that he is narcoleptic? lol!!



And finally, a winner was chosen...can you see it? Yep, it's KAREN!! WoooHooo!! Congrats, Karen! I'll be sending your book out tomorrow!

Book Giveaway...The Kite Runner

CONTEST IS OVER! CHECK BACK FOR THE NEXT GIVEAWAY!!


Last night I finished The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. This was one of the books on my Armchair Traveler Reading Challenge List.

So did I like it? Yes...I will have to be honest though, it wasn't the best book that I've ever read. It was a bestseller and a lot of people do love it though! lol!! Would I recommend it? Yes...because I learned a lot about Afghanistan. Here are two of the things that were new to me!

Hazara: an ethnic group who reside mainly in the central region of Afghanistan. Their physical attributes have led some to believe that they have Mongolian origins. You'll have to do your own research on that...there's lots of differing viewpoints and honestly, they are all above me! lol!! In one part of the book, Hosseini describes the character of Hassan as being "a boy with a Chinese doll face..."(pg. 25). I never knew that about the Hazaras and I found that fascinating. I just love all the different "looks" God has given us! I think this girl is just beautiful!

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Kites and Kite Runners: I had no idea that kite flying was such a huge sport in Afghanistan. Kite fighting is very popular. The kite runners are the ones that run after the kites that have been cut down by another kite. It's an honor to "run" the kite that is next to last in the sky. Did that make any sense?? Probably not so you'll just have to read the book! Another thing I found interesting is that the kite string is coated with glass...makes sense...but OUCH!! I cringed every time I read about the kite string.

You can read a synopsis of the story here. Be sure to also visit Baba's Orphanage to see what the actors of the stage adaptation of this book are trying to do before the movie is released in November of this year!~ Neat!!

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

I'm going to pass my copy of The Kite Runner on to one of my readers! I bought the book used so it's not brand spankin' new....and the demon dog has nibbled on the corner of the back cover. It reads fine though! lol!!

All you have to do is leave a comment at this post. I'm going to keep the sign-up time open until next Thursday, August 9th. I'm going to randomly draw a name at 12pm EST and will be announcing the winner shortly thereafter.

Due to shipping costs, I'm going to have to limit this giveaway to the US and Canada only. I promise, when I have a bit more moolah, I'll have a contest for the whole entire world! lol!!