** spoiler alert ** 
 This book was indeed engaging, I will not deny that. It's beautifully written, very human characters but... BUT.. The story itself felt way to intense, the final chapters were.. Over the top, mere drama added. 
 I hated Amir, what an ignorant human being, a coward and even worst: proud to be one. The story didn't change much my point of view, because I truly believe he could have done more for Hassan, for his son and for himself. 
 On the other hand I love Hassan, what a beautiful soul!! maybe platonic, but still through this character the author clearly reflect the virtues in humans: their willingness to help and to be loyal to someone, even though it's not an equal gain at all. 
 I'm not sure whether or not I love this book. I enjoyed it, alot. But at the end it didn't left me speechless or with the urgency to grab a new book ( a common sign that I finish with the NEED to keep reading). It just felt as a tragic series of events, that ended with a faint hope of doing things better. 
 I understand though that this is a story about violence and abuse in many ways, and that is excellent reflected in every page.