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 enlarge | Author: Khaled Hosseini
Publisher: Riverhead
Category: Book
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Rating:  2461 reviews
Sales Rank: 19574
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 371
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 1573222453
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9781573222457
ASIN: 1573222453
Publication Date: June 2, 2003
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 A must read. August 30, 2008
If you've not yet had time to read this book over the summer then I suggest you put it on your book list for the fall. It is well written, keeps the reader's attention through to the end. It is one of those books that you just can't put down. The story gives the reader an open window into the life of two young Afghanistan boys from age 12 to manhood who come from two different religions as well as economic and social classes; but develop a close bond of friend ship. Their relationship is complicated by evil cruelties and prejudices, deep kept family secrets and a betrayal that haunts until it is brought to closure by a powerful desire to make amends for a childhood injustice committed out of fear, shame, and confusion.
a great first novel by an incredibly talented author. August 27, 2008
In Khaled Hosseini's Kite Runner we're introduced to two young boys growing up together in war-torn Afganistan. The timeline is set in the early 70s and these two yong boys are put under terrible strain by horrifing events. But it's what happens at a kite flying tournament that really pushes this friendship to its limit. Amir is the main character and the book is told from his point of view now a man. But the real heart felt moments occur when Amir returns to Afganistan to rescue his childhood bestfriend's son. Everything said about this book is true. It's heartfelt, well-written, and tear jerking. It's a great first novel by an incredibly talented author. I'd also like to recommend another incredibly talented author: Georgiou Tino if you missed his book: The Fates, I'd recommend reading it.
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 Excellent!!! August 25, 2008
I just finished this book and it was EXCELLENT! It's written so well and the story itself is something that is so real and can be true. It's such a heartbreaking tale which made me cry in several occasions! I felt everything that the characters felt! This book is not for the faint hearted, there are some very serious and emotional issues that not everyone can read or handle. But even with all that, it's a moving story and well worth the read.
Moving and Touching! August 24, 2008
Just finished this book yesterday.
Great novel.
Tells of unconditional love, unwavering loyalty... and then betrayal followed by ultimate redemption.
This book can move you to tears at some point.
It's one of the stories that you'll remember for a long time.
'For you, a thousand times over'.
 Gripping story but with some flaws August 21, 2008
I found this fiction as very gripping and thoroughly enjoyed it. Only complain i have is that the lead character grew bold all of a sudden. I can accept that the lead character is faced with hostility in Afghanistan but his reaction to it is something that I don't find realistic; even for someone having strong feeling of redemption. Though in author's defence, this is not the first time I have seen in fictions where lead characters suddenly become heroes.
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