Did you read the same version of the book as everyone else? I would hardly call the reading 'weak' (try to avoid the unintentional irony of writing 'week' instead of 'weak' when talking about writing you see as sub-par). I thought The Kite Runner had some very vivid descriptions, a strong plot, and great characterization. Sure, the guy's no Garcia Marquez or McCarthy or Faulkner but he definitely knows what he's doing and call tell a damn good story. I have yet to pick up the new one, however. I'll wait for the paperback edition.
