Kite Runner 2 by Khaled Hosseini

After finishing the next part of the book, going to Pakistan, the once sweet and kind beginning of the book with some drama can not compare with the past 2 chapters. Now that he is 18 years old the magnitude of violence has increased tremendously. We discover new character traits and morals buried deep within old and even new characters. When Baba almost chokes Karim to death because the truck is not coming or when Kamal's father takes Karim's gun and kills himself because his son is dying is totally unexpected. The out bust of violence by Baba is only backed up by his protective and almost saint-like characteristics. I am excited to read more and discover what will happen next when they move to America.