Hussayn Shah

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This book was certainly the best book I have ever read. This masterpiece by Khaled Hosseini delved into the hardships that many in Afghanistan faced during the period of unrest. However, this was only one part of the story, and Hosseini makes sure not to get too political. The story of Amir is certainly a tragic one, and the Hosseini wrote it in such a way that we can feel everything too, even though we are not actually there. Nothing in this story is underwhelming, and the storyline is not too complicated that readers don't know what is going on in the story. The story is also filled with Afghan culture, and I really enjoyed this side of the book. Great read!

After reading “the Giver” by Lois Lowry, it left a solid and permanent impression on me as it was truly an insightful novel that delved into the deeper meanings and hidden truths of the world that we live in today. This spectacular read made me excited to watch the movie adaptation. However, after watching the movie, the best word to describe it would be “underwhelming”. The first thing I will discuss in this review is the plot. The plot in the book version was very well-thought out, and it also had the unusual trait of not having an antagonist. This however, suited the story as the theme of the story was focused on how the society was run and the “change” that it had faced due to pain and suffering endured by previous generations. This was certainly a better obstacle for the main character, Jonas, as it revealed to us that there is always a positive and negative aspect of something. On the other hand, the movie had the Chief Elder as the main antagonist. I did not particularly like this as it led us away from what Lowry was trying to tell us. The movie also had a more romantic side to it with Jonas and his friend, Fiona. Though romance can sometimes be intriguing for some audiences, I personally did not see it as relevant as it was, once again, leading us away from the main message. Small changes such as these from the book to the movie really altered the story more than it should have. To add to that, the viewer spends most of the movie trying to figure out what exactly is going on, as introductions to the society and how it’s run are not given much attention. And again, it is imperative that I say this, but this also leads the viewer away from the main message. The movie also portrayed emotions in a mediocre way. A lot of the scenes seemed somewhat fake and lacked the intense emotion that filled many pages of the book. It looked as if the movie was ultimately made for profit, and not to bring Lowry’s masterpiece to life. In conclusion, my experience watching 'The Giver' movie fell far short of the emotional journey I undertook while reading the book. It's disheartening to witness such a stark contrast between the two, with the movie failing to capture the essence of Lowry's work. The movie strayed too far from the original masterpiece and this ultimately led to it disappointing not only me, but many others who have also read the book.