i know that to include everything in the book and the film would have to have be several hour long and so i think they do their best to include thing that be crucial and pivotal to the story . i think the casting be great and the child who play amir and hassan be very good actor . and the guy who play amir a an adult be great . the scene between him and baba be especially touch . i think the location they use be interesting . scene set in afghanistan be shoot in china and and one scene that take place in fremont and ca ( the graduation scene ) be actually shoot on treasure island in san francisco . i work one day a an extra on kite runner and it be that day and the day they shoot the graduation scene . we report to treasure island in the morning and they check everyone wardrobe to make sure it look like the late 80 and an then we take our place in the audience . they shoot the scene over and over again until they be happy with it . it be cool to see the actor up close and also to see the book author and who be on hand a a story consultant . i think this book be excellent and i recommend both the book and the movie to anyone . this be a move story about friendship and love and guilt and eventual redemption . there be a way to be good again .