First book thoughts: kite runner

     When this book came out in 2003, I thought it was one of those adult biography's were every other word was a big fancy "hard to pronounce" word, at least to a 2nd grader. i wasnt totally sure i wanted read it even after my 7 th grade core teacher had highly reconmended it. My 8 th grade teacher, as well, had great thoughts about the book and had given it "2 thumbs up". Now, in 9 th grade, my reading teacher has assigned it for our class read, and i finally understand all the hub-ub about this book. This book, so far, is not only a thrilling narative, but it tackles some of the major themes in life like validation, trust, and love. so far, i am only on chapter 11 and the book has had many major climaxes that leave you wondering and questioning. 
     So, with out any spoilers, i will start by saying that this book is, as far as to chapter 11, about a boy who lives a rich, "happy" life and the trial and tribulations of having a best friend whose dad is the servant to the rich boy's dad, and therefore is a servant himself. There are many events that lead to the eventual conclusion that I can not say with out spoiling. All i can say is that something very bad happens to the servant boy and the rich boy knows about it and feels guilty over all. (<rich boy= Amir    servant boy = Hassan>). There are many other examples of how selfish and inconsiderate Amir can be. countless examples. 
     i believe that this is, because Amir has never known love and validation. His only way of obtaining this love would be through is non-existent father figure who is either constantly out of the house or constantly pushing and showing swallow love toward Amir. he shows no validation to Amir, by not asking to read his book or maybe asking him what he really wanted for his birthday. there are countless examples of this theme in the book, thus there are countless chances for him to change things between him and Amir. 
    lastly, it is very hard to give something like love or validation when you don't know what it is. this is the case with with Amir. i am not here to try and reason  or back up his view of life, but it does definite; yield another perspective on life.