I am a high school student that has read this book in my AP Literature Class. I believe that any high school student can appreciate this book, but are they willing? Are they mature enough? These are the factors that can affect the way the high school student can view this book. All together, I enjoyed this book. It was literally love/hate relationship with the main character. This book has taught me about human behavior and how decisions made at a young childhood age can still affect us when we become adults. Following the main character throughout the book was not a bore like most novels. His life growing up was written in such an intoxicating way, that I couldn't put the book down and wanted to read more. This book was one of the most heart-twisting readings I've had. The ending of the book, to me, was not a "happily ever after". It was more like *sigh*, "This is the end of the book." I wanted more, but I think that is just what the author wanted us to feel. This method, to me, is very effective. It keeps me wanting more of the book, it keeps me thinking about what will happen to their lives, if there is a happily ever after. This way, the relationship with the book does not end with he last word. I find myself contiuously thinking about the book and if there will be a Book 2. Also, this book is culturally invigorating. I have a lot more appreciation for the Afghans than I have ever had. Overall, I think any highs school student can read this book, but of course it's up to them on whether they enjoy it or not.