I just love your books. I think my favorite so far is A Thousand Splendid Suns. Are you working on a third novel?

Just finished A Thousand Splendid Suns. Bravo.

Khaled jan,

I enjoyed your books so much. Great stories, live characters, intriguing relationships, unique backdrops, smooth language, nice dressing of Persian words: every aspect of the books were enjoyable for me.

The best thing about your books is your broad, humane view. Your stories are about Afghanistan and Afghans, but you are not looking at them through narrow openings of politics, religion, history, ... which are the common views towards Afghanistan, Iran, Middle-east,... these days. The worst thing is that most of the local writers are trapped in these narrow views too. You've steered clear from this trap very successfully.

You books made me a better man, literally. I don't know how, but I'm feeling a greater love for my wife and son after reading your books. I'm not exaggerating. They are really wonderful books. I admire you and your writing and work, and wish you all the luck and success. Looking forward to your future books. Thank you, thank you very much.

Hi Khaled,
I loved your books and The Kite Runner was one of the best books I've ever read.. I've recommended it to practically every reader and non-reader and all of them have thanked me for telling them about the book.. The book has more heart than any living thing.. I treasure my copy..
When is your next book coming out?
Do you plan to travel to India anytime? It will be great to see you in person..

Mr. Hosseini: I kick myself over and over again to this day b'cos when the 'The Kite Runner' was first released you had done a reading at Sunnyvale public library and I thought to myself: Oh a book about Afghanistan doesn't sound all that interesting....how foolish I was!
I think this might explain to you, what the sentiments of a vast majority of people might be. But I am ever ever so thankful that you wrote these 2 books. I have learnt more about your wonderful country through these books than I did through my entire life, and I have a new found interest in learning more and trying to help the Afghan people.

Your first book was astounding..it touched a very special place in my heart, and the movie was ever so true to to the book. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it twice. But once I read 'A Thousand Splendid Suns', i felt as though the 'The Kite Runner' paled in comparison. The story just broke my heart into a million little pieces. Even today my heart weeps and weeps for Mariam...

Mr. Hosseini, God bless you for telling us a story that must be true for so many thousands of women. I hope you can make the world become a better place.

Peace.

Rain

Dear Khaled,
The Kite Runner: It's just amazing, so lively.....so real, unbelievably true. The relationship........anger,haterd,love,revenge,
forgivenss.........all the emotions that it carries.....will definetly touch the soul of every reader.
I admire your abilty to hold the attention of the reader till the very end.....you never let it stray....well done....you are so perfect regarding the selection of your characters......and they have done the job for you......Aamir and Haasan..

I haven't yet read your 2nd creation....but I hope its even better than the 1st one.....

I agree with the question of Allen H....we are all desperately waiting for your third book. Can we expect it??? Would be so lovely!

Dear Khaled,
I'd like to thank you,as most readers do,for you boisterous stories..
They have grown up with me and I think they have helped me to grow up..
I wholeheartedly hope you'll go on in your work and passion.
Waiting for new books,I give you my best regards.
Sincerely,Giulia

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

I just finish reading "Mille soleils splendides" the French version of your book. I don't have words to describe how I feel right now. I very loved your book. Your are a very good writer. Mariam and Laila are very strong women!! I learned a lot about Afghanistan from your first novel and now I understand better the situation of your country.

Thank you very much for this excellent book!!!

Francine
Quebec, Canada

Salaam alykum, mr hosseini,
first of all i'd like to say that i love both of your books, i finished A Thousand Splendid Suns... today!!! surely its a splendid book!!! but somehow i like The Kite Runner better! no! actually i love both!!!!!!!!!!!!! i cried for both! it's the first time ive actually read about afghanistan! i hope i havent missed the date to when your goin to to read ur readers..comments!! well newaii i havent yet seen The Kite Runner's film..i missed the date wen it was out in the cinema but i hope to buy it shortly in the stores...soon june 2nd!!! its actually my form teacher that lent me A Thousand Splendid Suns! she said she lovessss it...i never realised that sooooooooooo many teachers in my school hav actually read that book!! as you knw i carry whatever book im reading around placing it on the table in every class im in, and the teachers are fascinated when they see 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' on the table,,, they start fltattering the book!!!!

well, after reading those two books, i fell like i have to vist afghansitan, i wonder if its possible for me to go though!! well i hope so...i felt like i had to go there n see the place for myself, kabul n herat!! wow.. wel u knw wat wen i grow up i actually wana be like u now, a doctor and an author wow!!!!! amazing! i was wondering when is your new book out!????????????????????//
i cant wait to read it...until then im gona buy the two books n re-read it!

my sister was wondering if Amir is you, Amir in The Kite Runner! she says he seems to be you!
anywho!! t.care khoda hafiz.!! pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeew rite back if u can!!!!!
love ur boooooooooooooooooooooks!!!
xxx

Azzi-Epsom,UK

Mr.Hosseini: "A Thousand Splendid Suns" is the first of your books i ever read. started reading this morning, around 7am., just finished it, 8pm....i'm profoundly moved...back in 1994, i found myself, a young girl of 22, in milano, italy, scaping the horrors of pinochet coup, leaving behind, mother, brothers and sisters and my small town of rancagua,chile.the year 1995 found me taking the orient express to istambul and from there a bus full of strange and crazy europeans all the way to kabul...after few weeks, found myself stranded? in herat, where i inmediatly fell in love with the people and particularly with a samall boy of around 7 years of age...he had walk with his brother for many weeks to arrive to herat, where for reason i never understood, he found himself alone, in the streets, with a pair of old and very big man shoes, covering a very injured and infected foot. he was for few months, my friend, mi guide and my companion, we shared food and many precious moments...the day i finally left herat, he gave me a gift that i , till this day ,trasure ...i have been living in northern california since 1978, and all throu the years, i have never forgot my litle friend, and my heart still ache when i picture him pleading with me to take him along, and as the bus left herat, and my heart broke he run after the bus, calling for me...i think about him often, all this years, praying that fate has keep him save...thank you for listening.

I recently bought The Kite Runner with the intention of reading it on my vacation in two weeks. I picked it up last night to start the first chapter to get a feel for it. I did not put it down until 6:30am this morning when I finished the last page. I am not much of a book reader and I have never stayed up all night reading a book. But it was one of the best stories I have ever read.

What an amazing book! I believe this is the best book I've ever read!! I couldn't get through it fast enough! I found the story to be so heartbreaking that I didn't want to read another page but I couldn't stop reading.

It has now been two weeks since I finished the book and I find myself thinking of Mariam or Laila at least once a day and weeping (sometimes silently other times visibly) for them and for women in Afghanistan. I am so thankful to be an American woman. This book has changed my life and I am now determined to do what I can to help these women.
Thank you!!!

Your biggest fan,
Holly - Dallas TX

Dear Khaled,

I don't know how to express my appreciation for creating and writing such GREAT novels. I cannot think of any books being written so genuinly to reflect the true story of the life in Afghanistan. The country which was once a precious place to house and beautify the history of culture, religion,... and civilization. The country which now is being torn apart by many decades of war and political unrest. It is such a pride to have brilliant people like Khaled Hosseini from Afghan land to bring back the name of a lost treasure and bridge the dark gap of people's mind from all over the world. I love your work, your book, your passion. Truly, your work is amazing and admirable. Can't thank enough and can't wait for your next masterpiece.
Your die heart fan

Mr Hosseini
Thank you immensely for both your books. "The Kite Runner" is a wonderful book. I just finished "A Thousand Splendid Suns". Both are wonderful books. Personally I think the second may even eclipse the first a bit but that may be because it's still fresh in my mind
I saw The Kite Runner movie also. It's rare that a movie can remain true to the book it's adapted from, and still be just as good. It managed to do both. Bravo!
I almost quit reading A Thousand Splendid Suns because it became very painful and I actually became afraid that all the characters were doomed. I'm glad I didn't stop. It eventually brought the main characters(mostly) to a fine and fitting end of story. Even poor Mariam found a kind of peace at last, and the brute Rasheed brought on himself the fate he ultimately deserved.
Anyway, I just found your site. It's to late for a question from me but your books are bringing a knowledge of Afghanistan that I, and many Americans severely lack. I'll check out your answers to other's questions. Maybe my questions will be answered there.
Thanks again and I look forward eagerly to your next book.

The Kite Runner is a powerful book. I find it hard to finish. One of my brothers had a similiar experience as Hassan in the book, and I find it very,very difficult to read the book,as it is too personal. My brother is mentally handicapped now as a result. He was set upon at the age of 13, and he could not get himself to disclose this to my parents.I read A Thousand Splendid Suns first and I thought that wonderful but your ealier book strikes a chord with me.The trouble is I find it very difficult to read.

Dear Khaled, 10 minutes ago I just finished to read "A Thousand Splendid Suns". I couldnt wait to find a way to reach you to tell you that this has been the first time in my whole life that I cried reading a book. I have read it in 3 days: I suffered reading it but I wasn't able to stop of doing it. It moved me so much. Only after having finished to read it I have been able to free all the feelings it moved to me by crying. Thank you

Dear Mr. Hosseini, both your books were amazing...i read The Kite Runner last year and believe it or not, i got hold of that book by accident during one of my trips to India with an intention to read during the waiting periods in the airport...it wasn't the reviews in the daily papers or the best sellers list or even recommendations from friends, i am ignorant and am not a voracious reader either. But i am so glad i came across The Kite Runner and discovered a great writer...you are a gifted story teller. You have re-kindled the reader in me and broadened my perceptions of Afghanistan. Story of Amir is profoundly touching as well as Mariam's. Kabul has suddenly become intriguing and all because of your books. I wish and hope that Afghanistan evolves and becomes a place where all afghans want to live.

Dear Mr.Hosseini
i finished A Thousand Splendid Suns yesterday at 4 A.M. ... a great book.
allow me to say that it's always a pleasure to find a man writing about women the way you did.
i have some questions,though i know you already answered alot.i'll be thankfull if you had the time.
first, do you think that living in america gave your stories more credibiltiy in the west world? and in the same timedo you think that it affected your view towards the situation in Afghanistan?
thank you and good luck with your work for your country.
love from Damascus

Salam Khaled,

I just finished reading The Kite Runner. I have to confess that I could not put your book down since I started it. I read The Kite Runner at night in bed, in morning while I was driving during red lights, at work during my break, and again during more red lights while back home!!!
The story is electric as it is charged by strong emotions. It is very sensual and fresh with a gentle and kind approach vis a vis humanity... The Kite Runner over flows our heart by LOVE…
Your book is a great reminder of my childhood memories by the way you described snow, Nazri, sheep, namaz, countryside, abortion, Khasegary, pick nick, war, food, neighborhoods, Shahnameh....
It is not only a voyage to Afghanistan but also to my deep and dear memories of my own country: Iran.

Mr. Hosseini.

I cant belive i waited so long to read your books. I read A Thousand Splendid Suns first (sorri) now im halfway through The Kite Runner. I am Pakistani, and its gut wrenching to read these books. I have seen the camps of the Afghani refugees on the outskirts of Islamabad. I cant even imagine Pashawer, honestly i regarded them as a neuisnce in the back of my head before. That was mainly due to my ignorance. Allah has given you an AMAZING gift. inshallah others cna benefit from it to the fullest. I wish i could fly over this second and help any Hassan or any Mariam this instance. As a girl I really hope the war doesnt tear apart anymore Tariq and Laila's inshallah. I am so awstruck by these books.

A Thousand Splendid Suns was so moving that it still resonates in my memory after having finished the book a couple of weeks ago. I completed the book within 6 hours because I wanted so badly to know what will happen next. The same occurred with The Kite Runner; I stayed up into the wee hours of the morning trying to finish it without disturbing my husband sleeping next to me. I rarely reread books; however, your books are ones I will reread over and over again for many years to come. I look forward to your future books!

Dear Mr Hosseini
I have just finished 'The Kite Runner'.
It is one of the most moving books I have ever read.
A colleague says 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' is even more powerful.
I cannot wait to read it.
You have made the plight of the Afghani people(s) more real than all the news bulletins and documentaries I have seen.
I wish you well in all you are doing.

Paul

wow...i dunno how to describe in words about "The Kite Runner". It was one of the story that really haunts me at nite. I love to read about other culture and I have to say that u did a very great job to potray Afghanistan to the the foreign readers like me. I'm a medical student here in Malaysia and having to know that u had a medical degree was truly inspiring. Reading is my passion but not many books impressed me the way your book had done. I'm looking forward to read your 2nd book. I'm your big fan already and I wonder would you come to Malaysia for any promotion?? I've been talking about your books to my peers and they were preety excited too. hope to have more of your masterpiece in the future.

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

I loved your book "The Kite Runner". It's the best book that I have ever read. It's the most touching, beautiful book ever. One of the most touching things about the "The Kite Runner" was the humility that came across; it is such a sweet book;

As much as i enjoyed reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns" i wish the book wasn't so sad.

Please don't keep us (this plea is on behalf of all your readers) waiting too long for your next book.

I think you’re an amazing author!!!! And that is an understatement. Here's wishing you all the best!!!!

Taruba.
(India)

I just finished reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns" - WOW. I may be reading something more, but your respect and admiration of the Afghan woman is so prevelant in this book - I applaud you for opening my eyes to this. I was astonished at the way an Afghan man could tell this tale of these women. I am not educated in your nations ways, only what I see in the distorted media - your spirit is so alive through these characters. I have to add, I almost stopped reading the book - it was so painful for me to read about Mariam's upbringing the cruel verbal abuses were almost too much. I couldn't stop reading when her mother hung herself and I thought a glimmer of hope for Mariam's future was there - I kept reading and feeling for her - what an awesome heroin. Thank you for bringing your nation's story into my heart and thank you for sharing a part of Afghanistan seldom understood, the heart of a man who truly exemplifies compassion. You are a fantastic writer and even more, a fantastic human being.

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

I have just finished reading A Thousand Splendid Suns. Thank you for bringing Afghanistan closer to me. Up to now it was just another country for me where unimaginably horrible things happen - fortunately quite far from my native Hungary. I know we have Afhgani refugees in Hungarian refugee camps - but I couldn't actually care less. Thank you for opening my eyes - these people are not to be pitied, they need help and will work wonders.

The other thing that really struck me is the way you can think with the female mind. You must be surrounded by wonderful women.

Yours sincerely,
A. Nashat

OMG! I love both of the books that you have written. I enjoy how you expose the reality of life in Afghanistan to all of the people in the world. I would like to know when your next novel would be coming out, and what it would be about. I really waould like to read your novels to come! Bravo, excellent, Amazing, and many more things!!!

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

I have read 'The Kite Runner' and is in the process of reading 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'. Its the most brilliant novels I have ever read, I had thought nothing would coax me into nightmares and dreams apart from 'The Da Vinci code' but "The Kite Runner" touched me so deep and the plight of Laia and Mariam , made it difficult for me to turn the pages as I was overwhelmed with tears and emotion.. You have written the plight of these women as if.. you are a woman,.. hats off to you for feeling the emotions of women like women inspite of being a man from this world which is a man's world no matter how much you keep talking about equality, liberation and blah blah..

Somehow I felt "The Kite Runner" is your story, is it so, if not how can you write it so sincerely and it is o poignant...

I think you are blessed, keep up the good work, and rolling out touching novels , I hope the films would do justice to your work.

thanks and regards
Rekha Nair
New Delhi, India

Dear Mr Hosseini,
This book is by far the best I have ever read so much that it has made other types of novels that I used to read extremely boring!! I heard alot about the Taliban but the book was a real eye opener! It also made me very very sad .amazing how much of an impact a book can have!

I am going to purchase "A Thousand Splendid Suns" tomorrow I hope this is not your last novel! Mashallah keep up the good work!!

Najeha

Mr. Hosseini
grate stories Both "The Kite Runner" & "A Thousand Splendid Suns" . Before i was reading the book all i have in my mind wasGreate man Khan Abduel Gafar khan (Sarhad na Gandhi)i think about beautiful Afghanistan and tall man , beautiful woman. "The Kite Runner" touched me in so many ways , I cry so many times. But you are a very brilliant writer and god bless you ( I like the the noor of my eyes) Do you plan to travel in New Jersey?
Ranjan Thakore

Dear Mr Hosseini,

My name is Shikin from Singapore. First and foremost, I would like to tell you what a brilliant writer you are! You manage to tell the world about Afghanistan through the eyes of the characters in your books. The suffering, pain, anger, patience, confusion, endurance! I weeped at how much pain they must have gone through.

Being a Muslim as well, I feel guilty for not recognizing these problems in Afghan. This is my first time reading up about Afghan and am very touched and sad at the same time. I cried reading your novels. Love them so much.

Oh and because of these novels, I even read up on history of Afghan. Thank you for your wonderful novels. God have indeed gave you a great gift in writing. I pray that you will continue to use this gift and write us more stories. Your fans must be hungry for more of your books.

Lastly, God bless you!! Just simply cant stop saying how much I love your books! Looking forward to your next novel.

Hi Khaled,

I thought that just by reading a book, one cannot gain the real insight about the suffering of people - no matter how well it's written. But you have opened our eyes by your poignant stories, that can even stir a heartless creature. It's inspired me to do something that I've always wanted to do - ever since I was little.
Write something relevant of my own. Doesn't have to be a book, but just some story that can perhaps inspire others like you have inspired me.

One of your many fans,
CT

"A Thousand Splendid Suns" is the most amazing book I've ever read. This book actually opened a hidden window in my soul, and miraculously helped me understand the roots of my tricky relationship with my Mom, who is a Holocaust survivor.

For the first time in my life I could grasp the feelings and morbid reality of an abused woman.

Mr. Hosseini, I believe that you are G-d's gift to our troubled Planet Earth.

Please let your voice be heard.

Thank you!

Orna

Mr. Hosseini

I have enjoyed both "The Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns." These novels have opened my eyes to a country where i have only heard about in my history class. You have been able to describe the wars and tribulations that Afghanistan has had to go through better than most of my professors.

You are a great writer and i look forward to your future books!

Best Wishes,
Clara

Dear Mr.Hosseini,

I have read both your brilliant novels and it has been an overwhelming experience. It is quite an achievement to have touched each and every reader of this book so deeply.

The characters you have portrayed have been etched in our minds. You are a truly gifted writer and I am eagerly waiting for your new book.

Before reading your two novels, Afghanistan for me was broken pictures of gun trotting black turbaned Talibans,medieval land of barbaric tribes responsible for half the troubles of this world! You helped me discover this beautiful land which has so many layers of rich heritage and is as humane as anyone else in this world. Thanks of making me a more aware human being.Undoubtedly one of the best writings I have ever come across.

Jaydeep Ghosh, India

Dear Khaled Hosseini,

You are a gifted author, no question about it.
I am 58 years of age and have read literally thousands of books, but I cannot recall having been so emotionally struck by any of these as I have been by both your works.
Not only are your stories impressive, but they also give an idea of the hearts and souls of the people of Afghanistan, an almost alien nation to me before reading your work.
Also by comparing the dates and years in your books to events in my own life in those periods, I once again realized how grateful we should be to live in countries where events as described in your books are not daily realities, but merely part of everyday news.
Once again, thank you very much for your works.

Have not found a book to interest me in quite a while,until "A Thousand Splendid Suns". Could not put it down and more importantly could not buy "The Kite Runner" fast enough.You are a credit to your Country of origin and the Muslim faith,both badly understood.A Rembrant of words,a story tellers master.Look forward to your next offering.Many blessing upon you and yours.Joe Kennedy

Dear Mr. Hosseini,

I wanted to let you know that "The Kite Runner" was the first novel I read that I cried while reading. I am going into tenth grade and for honors english we were assigned two books to read and write a comparative essay on over summer break. Those two books were "The Kite Runner" and "A Seperate Peace". So of course like any 15 year old I was dreading doing homework over the summer and I hate being forced to read something. Reluctantly, I told my mom to drive me to Barnes and Noble so I could get a headstart on the book that was near 400 pages. Little did I know it would become the best book I had ever read. Most wouldn't see what a big deal that is because I'm only 15 and will read many more books in the future but, I doubt few if any will ever compare to "The Kite Runner". Your book has opened the eyes of young people around the world so they can see the truths about Afghanistan and the Taliban. I am sad to say most teenagers dont know much about Afghanistan and automatically stereotype every Afghan to be a member of the Taliban( I thankfully was not one of them, my dad is a news junkie!). Your book is letting people know what Afganistan people have gone through to make their country safer for their children and I thank you for that.

Looking forward to reading " A Thousand Splendid Suns",

Jasmine

Mr Hosseini,

I have read both of your novels. I have never been so touched by something that I read before. I have never teared by a writing until I read yours. I do not know if the film does justice to your novel. I feel that your words are very powerful in paining the picture and atmosphere more than the actual picture itself. I feel that people should read your stories as an eye-opener. Thank you very much for writing such wonderful books.

I am looking forward to more of your books in the future.

Sincerely,
Ivonne

Dear Khaled Hosseini,
Your book, "The Kite Runner", touched me in so many ways that I cannot describe. It moved me to tears dozens of times during the novel and I often felt an unbearable compassion for and connection with the characters. You are a truly brilliant man.

Thank you for giving the world your amazing gift of storytelling!!!!!

I look forward to reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns". :)

Have a nice day !

I just finished 'A Thousand Splendid Suns.' It was written so eloquently and so beautiful. Through it's sadness and trials and tribulation's-not one significant detail was left out. I read "The Kite Runner" and so much of it rendered my heart into another world. But, "A Thousand Splendid Suns" honestly brought tears to my eyes. As a woman, putting myself in their shoes through your story telling was necessary. You are a great writer!

Mr Hosseini:

I cannot express my gratitude towards you for writing these novels. I read "The Kite Runner" as an assignment for my English course, a book I read in less than 2 days. I LOVED that book, so much, I decided to buy "A Thousand Splendid Suns". I just recently finished it and I liked it more.

You have a unique writing style and I look forward to seeing and reading more of your works.

"The Kite Runner" is pure magic from start to finish. Defiantly the best book I have read! can not wait to read "A Thousand Splendid Suns" when on holiday.

Will you be writing a third? Please say you are

Dear Khaled,

I've just finished reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns" this morning. I couldn't put it down. I finished reading at 6am this morning!! What a fantastic book. I read "The Kite Runner" last year and again I couldn't put it down. Both are great. You are a great writer and I ask you to continue with your books.

I was a little worried about reading the second as I thought it couldn't be as good as "The Kite Runner" but it was.
I cried through both of them

Two of the best books I have read (and I have read thousands!!)

Don't ever give up. God bless you

Vicky

Dear Mr. Hosseini,
A neighbor shared your book "The Kite Runner" with me about a year ago. I am sorry I waited so long to read it. It took me 2 days to read - it would have been 1 if I had been somewhere by myself. What an awesome, heart-wrenching story!! I too (as one of the previous people commented) felt you were actually Amir - that you had actually lived the story. I probably should not admit that I have not been 'in touch' with the conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan. I know it is going on and I hear the news but I have not been into all the politics that are involved. Now I see Afghanistan from your point of view - the people, the culture, the history. I wish everyone could read your book and experience Afghanistan through your eyes. I will have to get the movie. You have truly been blessed with the gift of writing!!!
My neighbor is now reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns". I don't think I can wait to borrow it.
I will have to buy it for myself and my own copy of "The Kite Runner". Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story with us!!!
Julie G.

This is the best book I ever read. It is my first book about Afghanistan and short of hearing the news about it as a war torn country and about the Taliban, did not have much information about it. Thanks for enlightening me. Thanks for writing such a wonderful story with such awesomely real characters. I can only be a better person for having experienced this book. Thank you.
DR/Kin Jamaica

Dear Khaled

I have just finished your first book - which my daughter recommended to me and I cried all the way through it. It is one of the most beautiful stories I have ever read and the characters are truly unforgettable.

I cannot wait to read your 2nd book - and like all the readers leaving comments before me, I would like to thank you for sharing these beautiful stories with us.
Don't ever stop writing...... may God always be with you.

Please let us know when you will be visiting London next because it would be an honour to meet you.

Sincerely
Akram

Whenever I heard news about Afghanistan before reading your two books and watching the movie, I always heard just statistics of killed people. Of course felt sorry but also a little indifferent since this was something occurring very far away.
Now, whenever I hear about Afghanistan, it's like I hear about my own country. Not because our countries are too much alike, but because Afghanistan has become so dear to me. Thank you!!! Next thing i am thinking of now is looking for a job down there, despite of the warning of my friends.

I just finished reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns". I read "The Kite Runner" a few weeks ago. I noticed in one comment earlier someone said they felt closer to their family members. I feel so much more empathy with those who have less than I. "The Kite Runner" was my favorite. The relationship between Amir and Hassan was so enlightening to me. Our pride is one of our greatest sins.

I never had a clue nor cared to have a clue about Afghanistan or its people. Thanks to you, I do have some insight and I certainly care about your country and its people.

Dear Mr. Khaled,

I am an avid reader and the one thing that stuck me was the ease with which you could bring out the emotions of a woman. Being a man it is extremely commendable. Whether it was a 5 yr old Mariam, a 9 yr old Laila or the women later on as wives, mothers. Laila's love for Tariq, Laila's commitment towards her unborn children, her sacrifice for them, the bond between Mariam and her father, Mariam and Laila... Amazing! The emotions are so beautifully brought out. Had the author been a woman it would have been natural, but this deserves an applause.. must say your wife is one lucky woman.

Thank you for gifting us with such a beautiful book. I look forward to reading more ...

Regards

Rajita (Mumbai, India)

Dear Khaled,
Your novel "The Kite Runner" is awesome. I must say this. I am overwhelmed by the way you narrate the story. Its spellbinding!!!
Siddharth

Mr Khaled,

Would you be writing more? Cuz I'm waiting for your next book. I have read both of your book I love it very much!! Both Book!! they are great!!! I cant wait to read more!!! Please do write more cuz I think you are a great writer!!!

Thank you very much for sharing it with us!!!

Cheers,
Eyfah

Mr. Hosseini,
I read "The Kite Runner" and have just read "A Thousand Splendid Suns". I just wanted to tell you that this book was the most emotional, sad, well-written and thought provoking book I have ever read! I will be interesting in finding out more about Afghanistan. I was moved to tears. I have read hundreds of books on myriad subjects and this is the most affecting of all. You are a excellent writer!

Mr. Khaled Hosseini

I know you thank your readers and fans, but I would like to thank you for even taken the time in writing your two novels. Recently, I just read "The Kite Runner" and I am looking forward to buying "A Thousand Splendid Suns." I know that thousands of people who have read your two novels know that it may have changed their life or enlightened them, but everyone is different. I can only speak of how "The Kite Runner" has truly captivated me. (Although it was my AP Literature Summer Reading for high school) I can truly say that I did not put that book down until my eyes grew weary. I wish that I could ask a thousand questions to you. I know for my future, creative writing is what I plan on studying when I reach that milestone and head for college. Your book has captured me into wanting to study more about Afghanistan, wanting to visit and see for myself, wanting to be a splendid writer like you. You are an excellent writer! I hope you have more tales to share to the world, because I would read them!

Hello Mr. Hosseini,
I enjoyed reading "The Kite Runner" I am now reading " A Thousand Splendid Suns", which I also like very much. I only wish there was an index in the back of the book that translates some of the words like -
Ghazals, Namaz, Pakols Fatiha etc. I have to imagine these words by context. I would love to be able to look these words up. English is also a second language for me. Again, I love your books. Ingrid Bukowski

Dear Khaled Hosseini –

You are definitely one of the greatest writers of this century and I hope you will continue writing many more books and receive the Nobel Prize soon.
I have read "The Kite Runner" last year and "A Thousand Splendid Suns" a few months ago. My husband bought both books and raved about them, but it took me a while to start reading both, as I knew it won't be easy reading. Yet when I started, I could not put either book down. The second is even better, in my opinion.

You are a great teacher and preacher, hiding behind a writer of stories…

I knew very little of Afghanistan and its people, except what you hear on the news. I understood even less of its recent turbulent and cruel history and who was fighting whom… You managed through your two very humane stories and amazing characters to give me a little perspective and knowledge of what went on there. It is still quite confusing, as it probably is even to the people who live there, but I can now even try and explain it to others…
Afghanistan became, for me too, not only the place where Bin Laden is hiding and the Taliban and other extreme sects are raging, but a place were people like Mariam and Laila and her wonderful father and Tariq and so many others are living and suffering. All these "average" courageous people who are valiantly trying to make a better life for themselves despite continuous hardships.
I love the way you manage, without preaching, to make your readers understand that we are all the same – that differences of religion, race, language and convictions should not make us enemies to each other – something that even now in the 21st century still tears humanity apart, even in places like Europe which managed an economical union ( See Belgium as of late…). I also loved the way you weave some local words (which sounded very familiar to me, knowing a little Arabic) into the story, making it and the characters all the more real and close to the reader.

I am a Jewish traditional (not really religious…) woman living in Israel. Unfortunately, (as you must well know from us being constantly in the news too…) we are very familiar here with a lot of strife, hatred, terrorism, killing and torturing that happen between Arabs and Jews from both sides – much in the name of religion and the right to own the "Holy Land". The Christian Arabs are pushed around by both… Within the extremely religious communities on both the Jewish and the Muslim sides, there is also a lot of intimidation, repression of women and children etc etc, that is quite similar to what happens in your books.
Many people who have no sense for religion therefore say that religion is the source of all evil. It warmed my heart to see how you manage, in my opinion, to make it clear to readers that Religion in itself or being religious (here being a Muslim) does not necessarily make one an extremist and terrorist. It is only in the eye of the beholder…

- Be Blessed
Keep on writing. Maybe people like you can change the world a little…
You are, as I tried to express above, much more than a mere writer!

Lisi, July 2008

P.S. Thank you for the informative videos about yourself and your books. I will keep following your writing.

Hello Khaled

Just finished reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns". Outstanding!!

The enormity of wasted generations and over 3 decades of suffering begins to dawn through your crafty story telling.

Looking forward to your next bestseller!!

Thanks....Parag
Dubai, UAE

Mr. Khaled Hosseini:
I'm writing to you today because I felt the need to do so. Until two weeks ago, I didn't know about your books... or about you at all. I'm sorry to say so, because now I understand all I had been missing. My mom bought me one of your books: "The Kite Runner". I found it totally fascinating. Beautiful, interesting, a bit questioning, but most of all, moving. I have to say CONGRATULATIONS, from the bottom of my heart. But above that, my deepest "Thank you" for writing a story like that.
I'm sixteen... and I live in Venezuela, far from where you live. My "real world" is just so far away from THAT "real world". I haven't lived or seen those things. I can study... and walk by the streets. I haven't suffered the things your people have suffered. And, most of those things, I confess, I didn't know, despite all newspaper's stories and TV news. Nevertheless, I found that suffering to be a bleeding wound of entire humanity.
In your book I've found an impulse, a stimulating story to go for my biggest dream: make this World, our World, a much better, beautiful, peaceful place. This dream, which I'm sure you share with me and many other thousands, is, I believe, achievable. It's about turning dreams into action. Like you've done.
Mr. Hosseini, I had never expected to find THIS in a "common" book. But I did, because you have showed to all of us (people from all around the World) the Insides of these people who suffer not only the pain of bullets but the wounds of heart.
Mr. Hosseini, you're a man who works hard to eliminate indifference and apathy from people's hearts. And we must all thank you. Never stop!
I hope I can read your second book (and maybe a third and a fourth) very soon... Inshallah.
Until then, my best wishes.

Khaled,

I have never read books more powerful and moving as "A Thousand Splendid Suns" and "The Kite Runner" Your work has inspired me to a be an agent of change and has encouraged me to never turn a blind eye to human suffering. Your work has inspired me to be a better person. As a high school history teacher,my goal is to incorporate your work into the curriculum.

Thank you so much for inspiring so many.....I look forward to reading your next book.

Sincerely

Lisa, Toronto Canada

Dear Mr Hosseini

I'd simply like to add my congratulations to those of all of the other contributors to this blog for your wonderful books.
So often I've thought that first novels attract a lot of unjustified hype because their innate qualities are not sustainable - they may only reflect current fashions or tastes. 'The Kite Runner', by contrast, I feel has universal themes for all time and mankind. On a simple level, you produce a stunningly moving story and educate us about a country and culture which we have either not yet discovered or have formed biased views about, as a result of skewed media reporting. On a higher level, you have dealt with concepts of love, betrayal and redemption, not just between individuals but also between sections of humanity. You have been courageous in your depiction of less honourable aspects of human behaviour.

On a personal note, it is wonderful to hear about someone whose first passion is writing. Like you, I have scribbled for years whilst managing a professional career as a psychologist and a young family. I never truly felt I had enough talent, stamina or time to write properly. That changed last year when a creative writing tutor opened up inspiration for me and I wrote my first novel, a couple of short stories and the beginnings of a second novel since. Now begins the hard work of finding an interested agent and publisher! I'm determined to continue writing, published or not. One finds the time to do what one loves and somehow the time gets squeezed into the schedule!!

Finally, I wonder whether your books have led you to a specific purpose - the opportunity to serve your wonderful country, as if directed somehow by something in the universe?

All the very best and looking forward to reading more of your work. By the way, I too am a big fan of Alice Munro - she touches deeply with such simplicity.

Christine Baker