The Kite Runner ( 1-9)

A shi'ite boy by the name of Amir, must chose between his ethnical heritage or his childhood friend Hassan, who is that of a different ethnic group, shunned by society. Set in the 60's to the present-day era, Amir recieves an unwanted phone call from his err fated childhood. As the novel leads through the raising actions, Amir must go back to the motherland of Afaghanistan. Amir Agaha reveals his regrets for his best friend who was consistanly harassed by Assef, the 'superior half-breed' antagonist of the story, his disapproving father, Baba, and Hassan's polio strickened father, Ali. Eventually, Amir friendship with Hassan becomes distant and Amir grows resentful of Hassan & his relationship with his father. So, Amir has Hassan and his father sent away.

"The Raven himself is hoarse." We've just recently finished up MacBeth. Thank YOu God!For the most part the story was some what melo- dramatic and had a sense of comic relief. Personally the vilianess, Lady Macbeth was admirable and enjoyable. Ultimately, She was the glue to Macbeth's temporary sanity & the entire plot to kill King Duncan, his best friend Banquo, and his son. Throughout the book both of the Macbeths struggle into their untimely demises.