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The Kite Runner
by Hosseini, Khaled
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- Condition
- UsedVeryGood
- ISBN 10
- 1417640391
- ISBN 13
- 9781417640393
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UsedVeryGood. signs of little wear on the cover.
Synopsis
Hosseini’s first novel takes place in Afghanistan and spans over several decades. The story follows the life of Amir, a young boy from a wealthy family, and his friend Hassan, the son of his father's servant. Despite their different social backgrounds, the two boys have a close friendship and bond over their love for kite fighting. However, after witnessing a traumatic event, Amir betrays Hassan, causing their friendship to fall apart. The novel then follows Amir's journey as he grows up, moves to America, and tries to come to terms with his past actions. When Amir returns to Afghanistan as an adult, he must confront his guilt and make amends for his past mistakes. Throughout the story, Hosseini explores themes of redemption, betrayal, and the power of friendship. He also sheds light on the cultural and historical context of Afghanistan, including the impact of the Soviet invasion, the rise of the Taliban, and the mass exodus of Afghan refugees to the United States. Overall, "The Kite Runner" is a poignant and powerful story about personal growth, forgiveness, and the human experience. It was adapted into a film in 2007.
Reviews
On Oct 13 2009, Falconfinl said:
Author creates atmosphere that is tasteable. Imagery superb and action moves at a great pace. Highly readable. Once I had read it, I went in search for everyhing else Hosseini has published.
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- BookCorner COM LLC
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- Title
- The Kite Runner
- Author
- Hosseini, Khaled
- Book Condition
- UsedVeryGood
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Unknown
- ISBN 10
- 1417640391
- ISBN 13
- 9781417640393
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- This edition first published
- 2004-05
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