Book Reviews

The past cannot be changed, forgotten, edited, or erased. It can only be accepted. The Kite Runner book details Amir's efforts to put his early years behind him. Amir was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, into a prosperous family. Amir's home is the workplace for Hassan, a member of a lower caste. Amir and Hassan are of the same age and have played together since they were young. Even though they grew together, Amir found it challenging to acknowledge Hassan as a buddy in front of everyone. On the other hand, Hassan's father, Ali, and Amir's father were good friends. Even though Ali was a maid, Amir's father never treated him disrespectfully in public and thought of him as his greatest friend. Through Amir's life, author Khaled Hosseini transports us to an intense trip in Afghanistan. After Amir was born, his mother passed away. Hassan's mother fled from his father because he is disabled and she is unhappy with him. As a result, another woman feeds Hassan a

Did you ever travel to a village? Ever spent time in a village where you had to engage with a diverse range of people? Have you had a chance to explore the many cultures there? In the event that it doesn't, Gopalla Gramam author Ki. Rajanarayanan will take us on a voyage. There are no typical love stories or tales of revenge in this book. The story follows each villager as they unfold in their own lives, showing us how the village came to be, how each person evolved, and what customs they adhere to on a daily basis. The East India Company had barely started to dominate India when the author takes us through Gopalla Gramam. The story begins with a thief killing a woman in order to take her jewellery. Krishnappa Nayakar, who happened to pass by, caught him and brought him to the village panchayat. The narrative then follows Krishnappa Nayakar, who is a member of the large family headed by Govindappa Nayakar in the village. One of the notable characters of the story is Akkaya, who