The Kite Runner: Week 1, Post B

Although limited, there is some good information to get out of the first few chapters of "The Kite Runner." We're introduced to our (seemingly) main characters, Amir and Hassan. We see them as best friends, attached at the hip and bonded with a "kinship that not even time could break" (11). I think that as we see these characters more, we could see either a) a relationship that really is as strong as it can be, or b) a relationship from 2 point of views, where one member may be decieved.
Also in the beginning, we see some family background, mostly discussing Ali, Hassan's father, who was a cripple and was often made fun of by the villagers. While this story seems as sad as it is, I hope it proves to have more meaning and carries more weight then it does at this point, a dramatic yet somewhat one-dimensional tale.
As the story unfolds obviously we will meet more and more characters who will influence the story in their own way. All I except is a great read, since all I hear are positive reviews for this novel. For me, a good book has a good opening, middle, and close. If one of those parts is lacking, the book is automatically taken out of the running. However, it can be tough to judge a book, considering certain books take many readings to fully appreciate. We'll see what "The Kite Runner" brings.