

The Kite Runner
Books | Fiction / Literary
4.5
(95.7K)
Khaled Hosseini
Soon to be a major Broadway stage production. Coming July 2022!The #1 New York Times bestselling novel beloved by millions of readers the world over.“A vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people [of Afghanistan] have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence—forces that continue to threaten them even today." –New York Times Book Review 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.
Historical Fiction
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More Details:
Author
Khaled Hosseini
Pages
400
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Published Date
2013-03-05
ISBN
159463193X 9781594631931
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"A truly beautiful story! This is an unforgettable story that I will think about for a very long time. A story of fear, guilt, loss, honor, redemption, and love. This truly moved me to tears! "
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Sandy Lopez
"probably the best book I’ve ever read, so amazing and sad"
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Hayden Talley
"Such a unique window into another culture and our common humanity "
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Anita Skop
"Am I the only one who wondered about the glass string on the kite and why these kids didn't mind continually cutting their hands open to battle these things? Sorry, random thought. "
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Joe H
"Very emotional book… it made me ugly cry. The characters were very realistic and sometimes relatable. The emotions I felt while reading this book are indescribable… Fantastic read! I recommend this book to everyone who likes reading"
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sally
"This is amazing story and the movie is on point as well. such a good read! "
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Anna Wieland
"been a while since i read it but i remember crying and that doesn’t happen often!"
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SRI KANDULA
"Everyone should read this book at some point in their life. "
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Cael
"Get your box of tissues ready 🤎"
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Bianca Pearson
"This book broke me, and educated me. Powerful and beautiful. Couldn't put it down. "
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Sarah Albertson