Everyone Has Their Own Style

I am now about half way through The Kite Runner and I already know that this novel is one of the most memorable books I will ever read.  Many life lessons are taught through the character's actions throughout the story line.  It is these lessons that Hosseini uses to create his story.  For example, Amir felt guilty because he did not take any action against the bullies who abused Hassan.  It was this one event that changed the whole course of the book.  From this point forward, every significant choice that Amir made, he referenced his guilt.  This was shown when Amir and his wife were debating whether or not to adopt a child because they could not have one of their own.  Amir's reason against adoption was that he thought that not being a father was his punishment "for the things I [Amir] had done" (Hosseini 188).  I wonder if Amir will continue to let his past affect his future or will he reach a point in his life when he lets it go?

Khaled Hosseini's style of writing is very straightforward and very easy to read and comprehend.  It does not seem that he utilizes many motifs, allusions, or other devices (at least I didn't pick up on many so far).  However, one part of Hosseini's style that is unique is the way he presents the story on paper. By this I mean he includes dates on the chapters and certain uppercase words throughout the text.  The novel is told through flashbacks in the first person of Amir.  Each chapter is labeled by its number and then also sometimes by a year.  If there is a year, then it means time has passed since the last chapter.  Also, whenever the author has finished writing about a certain event or conversation, or is changing the setting within the chapters, he will begin another paragraph by capitalizing the first few words and using a different font.  These two stylistic choices by Hosseini are both helpful for the reader.

I can't wait to read about what happens next!