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Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (2003, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-101573222453
ISBN-139781573222457
eBay Product ID (ePID)128557721
Product Key Features
Book TitleKite Runner
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSagas, Family Life, Literary, Coming of Age
Publication Year2003
GenreFiction
AuthorKhaled Hosseini
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight18.4 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-043106
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"Soaring Debut." - Boston Globe "Exquisite. A wonderfully conjured story that offers a glimpse into an Afghanistan most Americans have never seen, and depicts a side of humanity rarely revealed." - The Philadelphia Inquirer "A beautiful novel. Ranks among the best-written and most provocative stories of the year so far. Hosseini is an exhilaratingly original writer with a gift for irony and a gentle, perspective heart." - The Denver Post "A moving portrait of modern Afghanistan, from its pre-Russian-invasion glory days through the terrible reign of the Taliban."- Entertainment Weekly, "[A] powerful first novel... political events, even as dramatic as the ones that are presented in The Kite Runner , are only a part of this story. In The Kite Runner , Khaled Hosseini gives us a vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence--forces that continue to threaten them even today." --The New York Times Book Review "A beautiful novel... This unusually eloquent story is also about the fragile relationship between fathers and sons, humans and their gods, men and their countries. Loyalty and blood are the ties that bind their stories into one of the most lyrical, moving and unexpected books this year." -- The Denver Post "A marvelous first novel... the story of two young boys who are friends in Afghanistan, and an incredible story of the culture. It's an old-fashioned kind of novel that really sweeps you away." -- San Francisco Chronicle "This extraordinary novel locates the personal struggles of everyday people in the terrible sweep of history." -- People "A moving portrait of modern Afghanistan." --Entertainment Weekly "A powerful book...no frills, no nonsense, just hard, spare prose...an intimate account of family and friendship, betrayal and salvation that requires no atlas or translation to engage and enlighten us. Parts of The Kite Runner are raw and excruciating to read, yet the book in its entirety is lovingly written." --The Washington Post Book World "An astonishing, powerful book."--Diane Sawyer, "[A] powerful first novel... political events, even as dramatic as the ones that are presented in The Kite Runner , are only a part of this story. In The Kite Runner , Khaled Hosseini gives us a vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence--forces that continue to threaten them even today." --The New York Times Book Review "A beautiful novel... This unusually eloquent story is also about the fragile relationship between fathers and sons, humans and their gods, men and their countries. Loyalty and blood are the ties that bind their stories into one of the most lyrical, moving and unexpected books this year." -- The Denver Post "A marvelous first novel... the story of two young boys who are friends in Afghanistan, and an incredible story of the culture. It's an old-fashioned kind of novel that really sweeps you away." -- San Francisco Chronicle "This extraordinary novel locates the personal struggles of everyday people in the terrible sweep of history." -- People "A moving portrait of modern Afghanistan." --Entertainment Weekly "A powerful book...no frills, no nonsense, just hard, spare prose...an intimate account of family and friendship, betrayal and salvation that requires no atlas or translation to engage and enlighten us. Parts of The Kite Runner are raw and excruciating to read, yet the book in its entirety is lovingly written." --The Washington Post Book World "An astonishing, powerful book."--Diane Sawyer, "Soaring Debut." -- Boston Globe "Exquisite. A wonderfully conjured story that offers a glimpse into an Afghanistan most Americans have never seen, and depicts a side of humanity rarely revealed." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer "A beautiful novel. Ranks among the best-written and most provocative stories of the year so far. Hosseini is an exhilaratingly original writer with a gift for irony and a gentle, perspective heart." -- The Denver Post "A moving portrait of modern Afghanistan, from its pre-Russian-invasion glory days through the terrible reign of the Taliban."-- Entertainment Weekly
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel that introduced Khaled Hosseini to millions of readers the world over. 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., The #1 New York Times bestselling novel beloved by millions of readers the world over. "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." - 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.
LC Classification NumberPS3608.O525K58 2003
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- 07 Dec, 2021
Great addition to my banned book library
The book arrived quickly and in good shape and is a compelling read. Highly recommend this book for both the historical info about the Afghan people it sheds in a way that folds neatly into a great plot. Given the xenophobia ubiquitous in the US and the world this book bridges the gap. Still halfway through it and am not much of a reader but this book keeps me coming back every night.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Dec, 2019
Fantastic book!
Excellent read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Sep, 2021
The Kite Runner
It's a great book. That's allVerified purchase: Yes
- 16 Mar, 2024
Great Read !!
Great book read !!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Sep, 2021
The title's are appropriate
A sensitive look into life in Afghanistan.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Apr, 2023
Fitting.
Haven't finished yet but so far it's gripping and incredibly moving.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Apr, 2018
New
Wonderful and newVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Jun, 2024
Happy with my purchase!
Happy with my purchase!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Aug, 2016
The Kite Runner
Grabs your attention and doesn't let go.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
