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Originally Posted by frazod
I finished The Kite Runner a couple of days ago. Not the kind of book I'd buy on my own, but a friend gave it to me. Wonderful book - hooks you immediately. Gives great insight into the completely fucked mess that is Afghanistan, too. I may well read the author's next book.
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Had you seen the movie before reading the book?
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Originally Posted by NewPhin
I'm hitting Freakonomics (finally) over Spring Break as well as 3 or 4 other YA reads.
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So, what you think? I'm midway through (pacing myself because it's paired with a business class I'm taking so I don't want to read it and then not remember for the quizzes.). It's fascinating and I'd fly through it if I wasn't holding myself back for school. (That's a new one isn't it....)
On another note, I just finished The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. I cannot recommend it enough. It's fascinating and profound. It really should be a required read for any biz savvy people. And it's EXTREMELY accessible. Such an easy read, I cannot underscore it enough. I listened to his Blink audiobook but I'm thinking I need to pick it up in print because I tend to comprehend more when I'm reading as opposed to listening. (At least in non-fiction.)
Now I have to choose between The Kite Runner, the Second Golden Compass book or one on my
WishList. Any recommendations based on my WishList?