The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (2003, Hardcover)

For those of us who are so busy that making a commitment to reading a book is a major challenge, fear not. The Kite Runner is the book for you. It's beautifully written with characters you are certain are real. You travel to Afghanistan pre- and post-war. You feel the weighty conflict of culture vs. modernity. But mostly, you feel a strong bond with the protagonist who's trying to make sense of his own life and his relationship with his friend, his upbringing and his father.

It's hard to believe this is Hosseini's first book. I can't wait for the next one to come out...

people have been attempting to get me to read this book for a couple of years, now I know why.This author does an excellent job of allowing individuals to get a glimpse into a people and culture most don't understand or know of. As a whole, I love the Pashtun, was somewhat taken into a family over a decade ago and feel an affinity between their culture and that of south plains tribes of the americas. Theirs has been torn apart by outside forces supporting individuals for their own ulterior motives who have hid behind the worse kind of religious extremisms to condone their criminal behavior. it touches the tip of the iceberg of what is going on there now as well as being a beautiful novel of personalities. Hassan is my hero, a true man who any could honor the main character is humanity at it's most vunerable, it takes him almost 36 years to grow up and finally become a man. Incredibly written with heart stopping cliff hangers I don't want to give anything away but reccomend this book above all others to read. If you don't cry you have no heart or soul

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I bought this book after reading "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by the same author. Both books were excellent. "The Kite Runner" gives tremendous insight into the private citizen's ordeal during the Russian occupation and later the Taliban command in Afganistan. The books also illustrates the "class" distinctions of that culture. The book helps to give the reader a different perspective on the people of this region.

Outstanding book. A must read.This is a beautifully told story of the friendship between two boys of different backgrounds. Their interwined lives, and their fates, reflect the eventual tragedy of the world around them.

I was very satisfied with this book. It was in great condition.
IT was a great read. Finished reading it very quickly. I would'
puchasw other books from this buyer. It arrived promptly.
I could not put the book down until I finished it. I
would higly recommend reading htis book. I thoroughly
enjoyed reading it. I look forward to reading other books
by this author. This book was really interesting and I
enjoyed reading about Afghanistan. Good character development.

This was truly the best book that I have read this year. I confess I don't know a lot about the history of Afghanistan to apply it to understand what is happening there today, but you don't need to for the reader to truly appreciate the characters of this book. We all have something from our childhood of which we are ashamed. This dark moment of the main character carries the reader through a book that will both break your heart and lift your soul. Once you have read it, you will be very, very glad that you did.

Kite Runner is a phenomenon as far as debut writing goes. Add to that the iconoclastic status of being distinguished as the 'first Afghani novel in English'. It is a great story of love and redemption, written with an experiential style, and in a narrative flow that captures almost anyone who reads it; all characteristics of a great novel. Like most of the books that reached the great novel status, Kite Runner also did it by word of mouth. If you haven't heard about it yet, well, maybe it's time you bought a copy.

It is Hosseini's story telling through the child's voice that takes you on a journey to a strange land and time and yet overall familiar, and I think that is one characteristic that many great novel pull off.

I love it. This is one of my favorite books and was very excited to own a signed copy. It came in perfect condition. Looks brand new. I would buy from this seller again.

Could not put the book down once I started... One of the best books I have ever read. A MUST READ FOR ANY BOOK LOVER.... I will probably read it over and over.

my son need this book for his literature class this fall. He needs to read prior to school start because of the gate program requirement. This book was selected by school for young adult to read for summer report.

I bought the book a few weeks ago and was happy with the prompt delivery of book, I would buy from this seller again! The book was exactly as discribed.

Item #190242240798 Product was misrepresented. The description read
Author: Khaled Hosseini Publisher: Riverhead Books
ISBN-10: 1573222453
ISBN-13: 9781573222457 Condition: New
Format: HARDCOVER
Publication Year: 2003

The item arrived in softcover. The seller acknowledged the error and refunded full price including shipping and return

Very good book, got it almost before I ordered it. I will order from this seller again. It was in very good condition.

This is a most powerful and moving story of friendship, betrayal and atonement set in late 20th Century Afghanistan. IT IS A TRUE PAGE TURNER WITH MANY TWISTS AND SURPRISES! The author's style quickly absorbs the reader and allows him to feel as though he knows the characters firsthand. It is one of the best books I have read in a long time and it will be interesting to see if the film version does it justice. A Definite Winner!!!!!

I love to read and this book had to be part of my library. Khaled Hosseini's Kite Runner was touching and an excellent read.

If you love our country The United States of America, you must read this book. The emotions you will feel are unbelievable. I am not quite anxious to read "A Thousand Splendid Nights" which I just purchased on ebay!

This is by far the best book that I have picked up since Larry McMurtry wrote Lonesome Dove. The characters are developed to the point that you seem to know them, you also get a peek, however disturbing it is, of modern day Afganistan. Excellent.

This book was recommended by several people. It's about 2 boys growing up in Afghanistan, one rich, one poor. It's riveting, but made me so mad several chapters in that I had to stop reading! I was told to keep reading and finish it because it was well worth it. It was.

I am a frequent traveler for work, so I am stuck waiting in airports and on airplanes most of my time. I grabbed this book from a stand and was immediately drawn into it. I read half of it on the way to my destination and the other half on my way back. While some of the parts are graphic, the book is written exceptionally well. The book centers around two young boys that grow up together in Afghanistan. While their places in society are very different, they find that they have more in common than they thought. The book tells how life can change quickly, without notice, and that leaving your past behind usually means that it will find you again.