The Kite Runner
by Khaled HosseiniAbout This Book
Few works of literary fiction have earned the sustained critical attention that The Kite Runner (2003) by Khaled Hosseini continues to receive. Amir, the son of a wealthy Kabul merchant, betrays his loyal servant's son Hassan in a moment of cowardice. Decades later, living in California, he returns to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan to rescue Hassan's orphaned son. Hosseini's bestselling debut is a story of guilt, redemption, and the friendship that defined a childhood. Themes of redemption, guilt, Afghanistan run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 2003 and ALA Notable Books 2003.
Book Details
📖 Literary Fiction
Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.
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This book is part of Afghanistan's rich literary tradition.
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Khaled Hosseini is a celebrated author from Afghanistan known for influential works of literary fiction.
