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The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini
- Used
- fair
- Paperback
- Condition
- Fair
- ISBN 10
- 0747594880
- ISBN 13
- 9780747594888
- Seller
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About This Item
Bloomsbury. Fair. 5.1 x 0.8 x 7.8 Inches. Paperback. 2007. 324 pages. Cover very worn. text tanned<br>Twelve-year-old Amir i s desperate to win the approval of his father and resolves to win the local kite-fighting tournament, to prove that he has the mak ings of a man. His loyal friend Hassan promises to help him; for he always helps Amir; but this is 1970s Afghanistan and Hassan is ... .
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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- Bookseller
- bookexpress.co.nz
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2198p
- Title
- The Kite Runner
- Author
- Khaled Hosseini
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0747594880
- ISBN 13
- 9780747594888
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2007
- Keywords
- kites, --, competitions, --, afghanistan, --, fiction,teenage, boys, --, afghanistan, --, fiction,afghanistan, --, social, conditions, --, 20th, century, --, fiction,dewey:, 813.6
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fiction;
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