By: Khaled Hosseini
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. Written by http://khaledhosseini.com/books/the-kite-runner/synopsis/
- Riverhead Books, New York, NY, 2003
- 372 pages
- Book Review: http://www.theguardian.com/books/2003/sep/07/fiction.features1
I chose to read this book because it made the list of best-selling books. After reading the synopsis on the book I was curious to know how a wealthy person can befriend a poor servant back in the 1980's. I remember there was a war during that time period between the Soviet and Afghanistan so it is interesting to read how the characters lived through it. I liked how the book focuses on the subjects of love,loyalty and sacrifice and many more. Also, I like reading novels that take place in foreign countries because I get to learn about the culture and daily life there, and compare it to where I live.
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