The Kite Runner
Readers rate it 4.2 (2.4K on Hardcover)
404 pages · Released May 1, 2004 · Riverhead Books
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The Kite Runner is a powerful literary novel set in Afghanistan that explores friendship, betrayal, redemption, and the lasting impact of trauma. While it contains mature themes including a violent assault, war violence, and emotional abuse, the narrative ultimately emphasizes courage, forgiveness, and moral growth. This is a coming-of-age story best suited for older teens capable of engaging with complex moral questions and historical context. The book rewards reflection and discussion but requires maturity to process its heavy emotional and thematic content.
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The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redempti... The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is 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. A sweeping story of family, love, and friendship told against the devastating backdrop of the history of Afghanistan over the last thirty years, The Kite Runner is an unusual and powerful novel that has become a beloved, one-of-a-kind classic. ([source][1]) [1]: https://khaledhosseini.com/books/the-kite-runner/
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- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- Character driven
- A mix driven
- Unloveable Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- Literary
- dark
- Emotional
- sad
- reflective
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ISBN 9781594480003 · Riverhead Books