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The Kite Runner by Hosseini, Khaled

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Binding
Hardcover
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
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ISBN
1573222453
EAN
9781573222457
Book Title
Kite Runner
Item Length
9.3in
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year
2003
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1.1in
Author
Khaled Hosseini
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Sagas, Family Life, Literary, Coming of Age
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
18.4 Oz
Number of Pages
336 Pages

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The #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel that introduced Khaled Hosseini to millions of readers the world over. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, The Kite Runner transports readers to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction. A powerful story of friendship, it is also 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. Since its publication in 2003 Kite Runner has become a beloved, one-of-a-kind classic of contemporary literature, touching millions of readers, and launching the career of one of America's most treasured writers.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1573222453
ISBN-13
9781573222457
eBay Product ID (ePID)
128557721

Product Key Features

Book Title
Kite Runner
Author
Khaled Hosseini
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Sagas, Family Life, Literary, Coming of Age
Publication Year
2003
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
336 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
18.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ps3608.O525k58 2003
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
Reviews
"Soaring Debut." - Boston Globe "Exquisite. A wonderfully conjured story that offers a glimpse into an Afghanistan most Americans have never seen, and depicts a side of humanity rarely revealed." - The Philadelphia Inquirer "A beautiful novel. Ranks among the best-written and most provocative stories of the year so far. Hosseini is an exhilaratingly original writer with a gift for irony and a gentle, perspective heart." - The Denver Post "A moving portrait of modern Afghanistan, from its pre-Russian-invasion glory days through the terrible reign of the Taliban."- Entertainment Weekly, "[A] powerful first novel... political events, even as dramatic as the ones that are presented in The Kite Runner , are only a part of this story. In The Kite Runner , Khaled Hosseini gives us a vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence--forces that continue to threaten them even today." --The New York Times Book Review "A beautiful novel... This unusually eloquent story is also about the fragile relationship between fathers and sons, humans and their gods, men and their countries. Loyalty and blood are the ties that bind their stories into one of the most lyrical, moving and unexpected books this year." -- The Denver Post "A marvelous first novel... the story of two young boys who are friends in Afghanistan, and an incredible story of the culture. It's an old-fashioned kind of novel that really sweeps you away." -- San Francisco Chronicle "This extraordinary novel locates the personal struggles of everyday people in the terrible sweep of history." -- People "A moving portrait of modern Afghanistan." --Entertainment Weekly "A powerful book...no frills, no nonsense, just hard, spare prose...an intimate account of family and friendship, betrayal and salvation that requires no atlas or translation to engage and enlighten us. Parts of The Kite Runner are raw and excruciating to read, yet the book in its entirety is lovingly written." --The Washington Post Book World "An astonishing, powerful book."--Diane Sawyer, "[A] powerful first novel... political events, even as dramatic as the ones that are presented in  The Kite Runner , are only a part of this story. In  The Kite Runner , Khaled Hosseini gives us a vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence--forces that continue to threaten them even today." --The New York Times Book Review "A beautiful novel... This unusually eloquent story is also about the fragile relationship between fathers and sons, humans and their gods, men and their countries. Loyalty and blood are the ties that bind their stories into one of the most lyrical, moving and unexpected books this year." -- The Denver Post "A marvelous first novel... the story of two young boys who are friends in Afghanistan, and an incredible story of the culture. It's an old-fashioned kind of novel that really sweeps you away." -- San Francisco Chronicle "This extraordinary novel locates the personal struggles of everyday people in the terrible sweep of history." -- People "A moving portrait of modern Afghanistan."  --Entertainment Weekly "A powerful book...no frills, no nonsense, just hard, spare prose...an intimate account of family and friendship, betrayal and salvation that requires no atlas or translation to engage and enlighten us. Parts of The Kite Runner are raw and excruciating to read, yet the book in its entirety is lovingly written." --The Washington Post Book World "An astonishing, powerful book."--Diane Sawyer, "Soaring Debut." -- Boston Globe "Exquisite. A wonderfully conjured story that offers a glimpse into an Afghanistan most Americans have never seen, and depicts a side of humanity rarely revealed." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer "A beautiful novel. Ranks among the best-written and most provocative stories of the year so far. Hosseini is an exhilaratingly original writer with a gift for irony and a gentle, perspective heart." -- The Denver Post "A moving portrait of modern Afghanistan, from its pre-Russian-invasion glory days through the terrible reign of the Taliban."-- Entertainment Weekly
Copyright Date
2003
Lccn
2003-043106
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22

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  • Great addition to my banned book library

    The book arrived quickly and in good shape and is a compelling read. Highly recommend this book for both the historical info about the Afghan people it sheds in a way that folds neatly into a great plot. Given the xenophobia ubiquitous in the US and the world this book bridges the gap. Still halfway through it and am not much of a reader but this book keeps me coming back every night.

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    Excellent read.

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  • Great Read !!

    Great book read !!

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  • The title's are appropriate

    A sensitive look into life in Afghanistan.

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