The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, published by Bloomsbury Publishing in 2018, is a poignant narrative that explores the complexities of friendship and the impact of the past. This edition, consisting of 343 pages, presents a story set against the backdrop of a divided Afghanistan on the brink of war. It begins with a childhood memory that shapes the protagonist’s life, highlighting the deep bonds and subsequent betrayals between two friends, Amir and Hassan, during a fateful kite flying tournament.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as coming of age and the effects of social and political upheaval. The narrative delves into the emotional struggles of its characters as they navigate their intertwined destinies, reflecting on the enduring nature of guilt and redemption. This edition also serves as a companion to a stage adaptation, offering insights into the performing arts and the transformative power of storytelling.
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I became what I am today at the age of twelve. I remember the precise moment, crouching behind a mud wall on a frigid winter day in 1975 . . . looking into a deserted alley. It’s wrong what they say about the past, about how you can bury it, because the past claws its way out. I realize I’ve been looking into that alley for the last 26 years.
Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither Hassan or Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever.
Khaled Hosseini’s first and international best-selling novel has now been adapted into a stunning stage adaptation by Matthew Spangler.
This edition was published for the production at Wyndham’s Theatre, London, from 21 December 2016.
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