The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The remarkable debut novel from Khaled Hosseini, which has become a global publishing phenomenon, selling over 8 million copies worldwide.
Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the approval of his father and resolves to win the local kite-fighting tournament, to prove that he has the makings of a man. His loyal friend Hassan promises to help him; for he always helps Amir; but this is 1970s Afghanistan and Hassan is merely a low-caste servant who is jeered at in the street, although Amir still feels jealous of his natural courage and the place he holds in his father's heart. But neither of the boys could foresee what would happen to Hassan on the afternoon of the tournament, which was to shatter their lives.
After the Russians invade and the family is forced to flee to America, Amir realises that one day he must return, to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.
About the Author
Khaled Hosseini was born in Afghanistan and his family received political asylum in the USA in 1980. He is a doctor and lives in California. The Kite Runner is his first novel.
Paperback | 348 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 | 330g
07 Jun 2004
Bloomsbury Publishing
London, United Kingdom
English
New edition
ISBN10: 0747566534
9780747566533
Condition: Good
A vintage book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including minor scuff marks and minor creasing along the edges, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with very minimal (barely noticeable) creasing, but no tearing. No pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. No missing pages.