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 First edition cover (US hardback) | |
| Author | Khaled Hosseini |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Honi Werner |
| Language | English |
| Genre | |
| Publisher | Riverhead Books |
Publication date | May 29, 2003 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 371 |
| ISBN | 1-57322-245-3 |
| OCLC | 51615359 |
| 813/.6 21 | |
| LC Class | PS3608.O832 K58 2003 |
The Kite Runner is the debut novel of Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini.[1] Published in 2003 by Riverhead Books, it tells the story of Amir, a young Afghan boy from Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul. The story is set against a backdrop of tumultuous events, beginning with the collapse of Afghanistan's monarchy and the Afghan conflict that sparked shortly thereafter, with a particular focus on the Soviet–Afghan War and the mass exodus of Afghan refugees, as well as the rise of the Taliban regime.
Hosseini has commented that he considers The Kite Runner to be a father–son relationship story, emphasizing the familial aspects of the narrative, an element that he continued to use in his later works.[2] Themes of guilt and redemption feature prominently in the novel,[3] with a pivotal scene depicting an act of sexual assault inflicted upon Amir's friend Hassan, which Amir fails to prevent, and which ends their friendship. The latter half of the book centers on Amir's attempts to atone for this transgression by rescuing Hassan's son two decades later.
The Kite Runner became a bestseller after being printed in paperback and was popularized in book clubs. It appeared on the The New York Times Best Seller list for over two years,[4] with over seven million copies sold in the United States.[5] Reviews were generally positive, though parts of the plot drew significant controversy in Afghanistan. A number of adaptations were created following publication, including a 2007 film of the same name, several stage performances, and a graphic novel. The novel is also available in a multi-CD audiobook narrated by the author.
- ^ Noor, R.; Hosseini, Khaled (September–December 2004). "The Kite Runner". World Literature Today. 78 (3/4): 148. doi:10.2307/40158636. JSTOR 40158636.
- ^ "An interview with Khaled Hosseini". Book Browse. 2007. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
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