The Kite Runner The Kite Runner Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

A Tale of Friendship, Guilt, and Atonement Against the Backdrop of 1970s Afghanistan

by Khaled Hosseini

★ 4.6 19 min read

About This Book

Published in 2003, The Kite Runner tells the story through Amir's eyes as he looks back from America to his youth in Kabul and a defining moment that shaped everything that followed. This widely celebrated novel examines the bonds of friendship and family alongside themes of guilt and atonement.

Who Should Read This?

  • Sons and fathers exploring their relationships
  • Readers seeking to understand Afghan culture and history
  • Those interested in books that dominated the New York Times bestseller list for two years

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