The Kite Runner (Essential Edition)
The Kite Runner (Essential Edition) by Khaled Hosseini, published by Penguin on September 6, 2005, is a poignant narrative that explores the complexities of friendship and betrayal against the backdrop of Afghanistan’s tumultuous history. This edition, comprising 384 pages, presents a vivid tale centered on the bond between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, highlighting themes of family life and the impact of historical events on personal relationships.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the power of reading, the dynamics of father-son relationships, and the quest for redemption woven throughout the story. The narrative delves into the struggles faced by the characters as they navigate their intertwined lives amidst the forces of violence and change. This essential edition invites readers to reflect on the enduring nature of friendship and the sacrifices made in the name of love, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature.
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The #1 New York Times bestselling novel beloved by millions of readers the world over.
New York Times Readers Pick: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
“A vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people [of Afghanistan] have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence—forces that continue to threaten them even today.”—The New York Times Book Review
The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, The Kite Runner transports readers to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction. A powerful story of friendship, it is also 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.
Since its publication in 2003 Kite Runner has become a beloved, one-of-a-kind classic of contemporary literature, touching millions of readers, and launching the career of one of America’s most treasured writers.
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