The Kite Runner
By Khaled Hosseini
- Release Date: 2003-06-02
- Genre: Literary Fiction
Description
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.
Reviews
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5By Tyler T. 90505I recommend this for men in their 20s and 30s that are looking to cope with life.Amazing
5By fiftysbabyAmazing amazing amazing amazingBetter than the Hype
5By Jimmy PinesBlew me away, and it had a very high bar to cross with all the fanfare. A must read… put it on your bucket-list.Missing parts
1By yazziegitlMissing parts of the bookDon’t read this on a plane…
5By HumzorI was on an 11 hour flight and was holding back tears…The Kite Runner
5By Emmelie_This is hands down the best book I’ve ever read. I read all of the books by this author even though there aren’t many and I wish he released more books. I would suggest reading A hundred splendid suns next from this author and then and the mountains echoed!! Loved this book so much although some scenes are very depressing this is what makes it such a good book that makes you wonder what will happen next.History and love and hope
5By kazaleh1The entire story was beautifully written and took you into the the time and place, all the while feeling the same emotions of the characters. I could hardly put it down but at the same time didn’t want it to end! What a truly riveting and heartbreaking story. I also enjoyed learning about the history.The best
5By whizdomnickThis is so great! Love the ending. Very emotional, I thank the author for giving me a moment like this.Amazing
5By Steveg208The most amazing book I have ever read. It is life changing to read a book that touches every aspect of one’s emotional being.Cant read it
2By RizafangirlAnyone know the reason you can’t read a book on this app? Is it cause of restrictions or I can’t read it in a certain country. I’m able to buy it and get the front cover but that’s it. With another book as part of a series I don’t have one of the books entirely. So what’s going on?Heart In Pieces
5By DevAdam242I read a Thousand Splendid Suns years ago. It has always remained one of my favorite reads. It sucked me in and I couldn’t stop reading. Years later I wondered why I have never read the Kite Runner. Halfway through Kite Runner I remember why I hadn’t read it. My heart was still recovering from A Thousand Splendid Suns. His writing is magical. The stories are tragic. A beautifully written story during a horrible time in history.My favorite
5By ECB45Still my favorite book of all time.One of the best books I ever read
5By Pmel 33I downloaded this book in a 2h flight just to pass the time… I did not know I was open one of the best books that I ever read. I did not know the book is 20 years old neither that a movie was made about it. It worth every pageExcellent
5By MeCooterFew times have I started a book and read until I finished as I did with this book. It’s a very good story that is wonderfully written.2nd times the charm
5By HabriiHaven’t read this book since highschool and it’s even more powerful and heartwarming than I remember. Thoroughly enjoyed!!Heart-rending
5By sanni1422Stayed up all night to Finnish reading this. A story that tears the reader’s heart in to pieces. It is very frustrating to think millions in Afghanistan are facing such inhumane situations.you must read this book
5By saba sinthat was an amazing book that explain the afghan's story 💙The Kite Runner
5By 4maggieraeWow! A student requested I read this book, as it is a current favorite. I LOVED IT! I couldn’t put it down. Excellent storytelling. Well written. A glimpse of Western Asian (Iranian/Afghan) Strongly recommendedBeautiful book
5By blainsworksRemind me how lucky I am to be American.
