Set against the turbulent backdrop of Afghanistan’s changing history, The Kite Runner tells the story of Amir and Hassan, two boys bound by friendship and divided by betrayal. Years later, Amir’s journey toward redemption brings him face-to-face with his past and the cost of forgiveness. Khaled Hosseini’s moving debut explores guilt, loyalty, and the deep scars left by love and loss.
Date: 2003 (Afghanistan)
Length: ~368 pages (varies by edition)
Cultural impact: ~31.500.000 copies (estimates)
Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama & Plays
"A vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people [of Afghanistan] have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence" — Edward Hower, literary critic, The New York Times Book Review
"A powerful book... no frills, no nonsense, just hard, spare prose... an intimate account of family and friendship, betrayal and redemption" — The New York Times Book Review
"The Kite Runner had me thrilled and moved, both at the same time... Hosseini's writing finds a great balance between being clear and yet powerful" — Sarah Smith, The Guardian reviewer
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