The Kite Runner is Khaled Hosseini’s first novel, published in 2003. It follows the journey of Amir, a young boy from Kabul, and is set against Afghanistan’s recent history, from the fall of the monarchy through to the rise of the Taliban regime. The Kite Runner delves into the themes of guilt, redemption, and the enduring effects of childhood experiences. It was adapted into a 2007 Hollywood film of the same name. ia601306.us.archive.org The Kite Runner is the debut novel of Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini. [1] Published in 2003 by Riverhead Books, it tells the story of Amir, a young Afghan boy from Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is 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. A sweeping story of family, love, and friendship told against the ...
