WHY do I do it?

Why do I read tragic books?? Never fails, I always manage to find one! The latest is The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Tragic, sad, happy - at times, full of the horrors that have happened in recent history in Afghanistan, but it also shows a beautiful portrayal of the Afghans and Afghan culture. Iowa City Press describes it as a "gripping and moving story that offers a surprising reward: an understanding of, and sympathy for, the people of Afghanistan." Yes, it was excellent. Not a Christian book, but I highly recommend it! Now that I've read the book, we'll watch the movie - I've heard it's just as excellent, as sad, as tragic, as the book! WHY do I do it??