The Kite RunnerThe #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel that introduced Khaled Hosseini to millions of readers the world over. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, The Kite Runner transports readers to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction. A powerful story of friendship, it is also about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption; and an exploration of the power of fathers over sons--their love, their sacrifices, their lies. Since its publication in 2003 Kite Runner has become a beloved, one-of-a-kind classic of contemporary literature, touching millions of readers, and launching the career of one of America's most treasured writers. |
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User Review - Julian G. - Overstock.com
A glimpse of a culture totally unknown to me from the perspective of a youngster, the ones most affected by the decisions of the elders. I have read many more books because of this one but this story will stand tall among them. Read full review
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All 29 reviews »Excellent read, just as good as the movie of the same name. Inspiring and thought provoking. Read full review
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Kite Runner Alex Awards Book clubs to go Riverhead essential editions |
| Author | Khaled Hosseini |
| Illustrated by | Honi Werner |
| Contributors | Alexandria Library (Alexandria, Va.), Williamsburg Regional Library |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Riverhead Books, 2003 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Mar 20, 2008 |
| ISBN | 1573222453, 9781573222457 |
| Length | 324 pages |
| Subjects | › Fiction / General Fiction / Literary |
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