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An epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, that takes us from Afghanistan in the final days of the monarchy to the atrocities of the present. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, The Kite Runner
… More »An epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, that takes us from Afghanistan in the final days of the monarchy to the atrocities of the present. 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 it is also about the power of fathers over sons-their love, their sacrifices, their lies.
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Add a SummaryWhen Amir and Hassan were young boys, Amir witnessed something horrible and did not step in to stop it. This causes him horrible guilt and ruins the friendship he had with Hassan. Years later, he has a chance to redeem himself, by returning to Afghanistan. But her realizes that this country is not the one he remembers from his childhood.
The story of friendship between two boys growing up in Kabul, Afghanistan and the act of cowardice that haunts one of them until he is able to atone for it, years later.
Two boys grow up together in Afghanistan. Amir is the son of a wealthy man, and Hassan is the son of their Hazara servant. Although the boys are initially inseparable, when Amir fails his unswervingly loyal friend, their friendship falls apart. This book follows Amir's life in the aftermath of this failure, during his quest "to be good again".
This is a book about a child growing up in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule.
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Add a NoticeSexual Content: Rape of a minor
Violence: This title contains Violence.
Sexual Content: Rape
Sexual Content: This title contains Sexual Content.
Violence: This title contains Violence.
Coarse Language: This title contains Coarse Language.
Violence: This title contains Violence.
Sexual Content: This title contains Sexual Content.
Sexual Content: This title contains Sexual Content.
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Add a QuoteAssef knelt behind Hassan, put his hands on Hassan's hips and lifted his bare buttocks. He kept one hand on Hassan's back and undid his own belt buckle with his free hand. He unzipped his jeans. Dropped his underwear. He positioned himself behind Hassan.
"What a tight little sugary cunt she had!" the soldier was saying.
pg. 202 "There is only what you do and what you don't do," I said. Rahim Khan laughed. "You sounded like your father just now. I miss him so much. But it is God's will, Amir jan. It really is." pg. 231 "I feel like a tourist in my own country," I said, taking in a goatherd leading a half-dozen emaciated goats along the side of the road. Farid snickered. Tossed his cigarette. "You still think of this place as your country?" pg. 244 Maneuvering the steering wheel with his mangled hand, he pointed to mud-hut villages along the way where he'd known people years before. Most of those people, he said, were either dead or in refugee camps in Pakistan. "And sometimes the dead are luckier", he said.
"Sad stories make good books."
"There is a way to be good again."
"For you, a thousand times over."
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Add a CommentThis is on of the best books I have ever read. It has the whole real life feel to it and the history is amazing.
This is one of the best books i've read in a while.
Beautiful and heartbreaking, this novel brilliantly captures the relationship between Amir and Hassan which is full of complexities. It also reflects the shifting realities of Afghanistan from a poor, generally overlooked nation, to one at war with the USSR, to a nation which is discussed commonly in the supermarket in the United States. Never an easy read with plot turns and descriptions that may be horrific or extremely upsetting for some readers, it ultimately reflects the single Afghan phrase that emerges repeatedly in the novel: life goes on.
Difficult to read, impossible to put down. This story pulls at your heart strings.
Good book.
This is the book that brought me back to reading after years of neglect. Heartwarming with wonderful characters, a great storyline, and a beautiful ending.
One of the most moving books I have, and will ever read. I can't even find words to describe it. WAY better than the movie, too.
This is a great choice for any book club. Every character is identifiable. It is a great book on family, friendship, and culture. It was very emotional and triumphant.
I read and pondered about the emotions circling the characters. It's heart breaking to see them suffer for a long long time. This book is a must read. Be aware that the book is waaaayyy better than the movie.
A beautiful, haunting, and heart breaking novel. The first book I have ever read that made me cry. A real page turner, and a highly praised book that totally lived up to the hype. This is story of betrayal, sorrow, guilt, hope, and redemption. Highly recommended.