Sunday 21 February 2016

Khaled Hosseini - a fantastico writer

I have had the pleasure of reading a lot of books so far. However, among all of them, there is one particular author that has left a deep impression on me with his fantastico books.

Khaled Hosseini is an Afghanistan-born world-famous writer who has written three fantastico books that have changed the way the world looks at Afghanistan. The first one of these, The Kite Runner, came out in 2003. It is a very touching and emotional story of two young boys that is bound to leave a deep impact on you. The story is set in the backdrop of the Taliban invasion of Afghanistan and its effect on the people of that country. Through his book, we learn about the glorious culture and heritage of Afghanistan, and how it has been torn apart and destroyed by the Taliban terrorists. Above all, it is a tale of friendship and sacrifice. It also depicts the sublimity of the father-son relationship. There is something in the book which appeals to the very basic emotions of each reader, and that is why the book has been so popular and universally acclaimed.

If The Kite Runner moves you, then Hosseini’s second book, A Thousand Splendid Suns, is going to shatter your heart and impact it in an unforgettable way. It follows the story of Mariam, an illegitimate child and the trials and tribulations she has to face in her life. Her life intersects with that of another girl named Laila, born a generation later, who has also been forced to see an unimaginable amount of tragedy in her life. A Thousand Splendid Suns is a fascinating tale of two women and how hope, sometimes, can triumph the odds. Once again narrated at the time of the Taliban invasion, this book provides more insight into the lives of the people who had suffered in the aftermath of the brutal rule.

These two books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have raised awareness all over the world about the plight of the Afghanistani people trapped in the war. The books have also helped raise several funds for the benefit of the refugees displaced by the war.

Khaled Hosseini’s third book, And The Mountains Echoed, released in 2013 and has met with similar appreciation. He captivates readers with his fantastico writing style that keeps them hooked until the very last page. His narration of the incidents is moving and makes the reader think deeply about the state that some people in the world are in.

If you haven't read them yet, I would highly recommend you to read Khaled Hosseini’s books. He is a fantastico writer who has charmed the world with his stories that have created an enduring influence upon its readers.


This blog post is inspired by the blogging marathon hosted on IndiBlogger for the launch of the #Fantastico Zica from Tata Motors. You can apply for a test drive of the hatchback Zica today.

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