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Comparing The Kite Runner 'And The Book Thief'

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“For you, a thousand times over” - The Kite Runner. What an ironic line to say before getting betrayed by the very same person you're referring to. “For you, a thousand times over," Hassan said with the innocence of childhood, without the knowledge of the future he’s gonna face. It's simply a friend helping another, bound by a love as strong as brotherhood. A few weeks ago, I finished reading “The Kite Runner,” a very deep and touching novel by Khaled Hosseini, in my opinion. A novel whose events are still unfolding in my head. Khaled Hosseini did a great job of making the writing hit from the very start. He made sure we understood what the story was about in only the first few pages. “The Kite Runner” is a novel that has taught me a lot of …show more content…

In "The Kite Runner," the friendship between Amir and Hassan is central, while in "The Book Thief," Liesel forms deep bonds with her friend Rudy and with Max Vandenburg. Loyalty, discrimination (against Hassan because he's a Hazara and against Maz because he's a Jewish), courage (when Hassan and his son would use the slingshot to protect Amir, and the part where the Hubermans in “The Book Thief” risked their own lives to In "The Kite Runner," we see that redemption is a big deal. Amir's journey teaches us that it's never too late to make up for past mistakes. His efforts to fix things show us how powerful it is to admit when we're wrong and try to do better. Plus, the book shows us that friendship is really important. Even when things get tough, the bond between Amir and Hassan stays strong. Their friendship, despite their differences, teaches us about love, loyalty, and sacrifice. We knew that because even though Amir betrayed his friend Hassan, he felt guilty all his life, meaning that he is regretful and wishes to have helped his friend back then.There was actually a line said by Amir in “The Kite Runner” that really warmed my heart and was about to make me

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