This epic novel is set in Afghanistan, beginning in the days of the monarchy and reaching to the early 21st century. Amir is the son of a wealthy man; his best ...Show synopsisThis epic novel is set in Afghanistan, beginning in the days of the monarchy and reaching to the early 21st century. Amir is the son of a wealthy man; his best friend is Hassan, the son of his father's servant. Growing up in Kabul, the two share an idyllic childhood until a traumatic event--and Amir's act of cowardly betrayal--changes the nature of their friendship. Amir, who ends up in America, is tortured by his betrayal of Hassan, and he finds himself compelled to return, years later, to a Taliban-dominated Afghanistan to make amends. THE KITE RUNNER, written by an Afghani--now a physician--whose family found asylum in the U.S. in 1980--personalizes the conflicts in Afghanistan and the US involvement there. A debut novel, it was hailed by critics for its poetic prose and vivid characters.Hide synopsis
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This book is a real find. It has heartache, and adventure, while really getting a look at what can happen to a man when regret runs his life. It is a look inside the culture of the afghan people. I find it truly captivating and hard to put down. I bought a copy for my sister-in-law who is also an avid reader.
The Kite Runner was a book I had to read for a World Literature course. It was a very good book, and I would recommend this book outside of a classroom setting as well.
I enjoyed this book..The writer has an ability to make you feel you are actually living through the whole story- as if you were there. I cried when the book was done...
This book was recommended to me by an Afghanistan interpreter.
The book was hard to put down It was about a friendship between two young boys of a different social status that circumstances tore the friendship apart.
While reading the book and being in Afghanistan at the same time I could imagine I actually knew the characters. I could feel the pain that one boy suffered in secret. I could see the war torn country for myself and tie it into the book as well.
Overall it is a good book and I am glad I read it. The Kite Runner tells of Afghan customs that were almost destroyed by war and Taliban.
Freindship, betrayal and courage are brought out through the words of the author.
