Originally Posted by talloulou

Geez I've read so many books since then I don't know how much I'd remember. I will say I found it completely understandable that Amir would hide during the "event." Being cowardly is something I can forgive. However as the story goes on I found his manner of "dealing" frankly unforgivable. As he struggled to forgive himself I must say I struggled to forgive him too. He became freaking unlikeable and I barely made it through the book. I understand that privilege is capable of weakening the spine but Amir had no spine. None at all. I am completely unable to understand how he turned on his friend/brother. Even if he was dealing with his own guilt over doing nothing his later behaviors are still inexcusable. As far as redemption stories go this one fell flat. I put the book down at the end not really convinced Amir was redeemed. He's a guy I wouldn't want to depend on and my eeeew feelings towards him remained long after I put the book down.