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The Kite Runner
by Hosseini, Khaled
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good-
- ISBN 10
- 0747594899
- ISBN 13
- 9780747594895
- Seller
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About This Item
London: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. Very Good-. 2007. Reprint; Thirteenth Printing. Paperback. Mass Market PB . Some reading and cover creases, some shelf wear, tiny ink initials to inside front cover. ; Thirteenth printing of Bloomsbury mass market edition. Nice tight copy, no names inside. Cover image from the DreamWorks film adaptation. ; 352 pages; 1970s Afghanistan. Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan on the afternoon of the tournament, an event that is to shatter their lives. After the Russians invade and the family is forced to flee to America, Amir realises that one day he must return, to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption. .
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
- Books in Bulgaria
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- Title
- The Kite Runner
- Author
- Hosseini, Khaled
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint; Thirteenth Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0747594899
- ISBN 13
- 9780747594895
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2007
- Keywords
- Mass Market PB
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