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The Kite Runner, Afghanistan, 1975: Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate The Kite Runner to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is 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 Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.
Product Details
Title: | The Kite Runner |
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Author: | Khaled Hosseini |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury |
ISBN: | 9781408850251 |
SKU: | BK0252908 |
EAN: | 9781408850251 |
Language: | English |
Binding: | Paper Back |
Reading age : | All |
poignant and powerful tale of friendship, redemption, and the haunting legacy of guilt and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous history, the novel explores complex themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the enduring bonds of childhood. Hosseini's vivid prose and compelling characters make this book a gripping and emotional journey that leaves a lasting impact on the reader's heart and mind.