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The Kite Runner

Khaled Hosseini
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91 pages • 3 hours read

Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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    • Before You Read

    Reviews & Readership

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    Review Roundup

    The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini captivates readers with its powerful storytelling and vivid portrayal of Afghan culture, garnering praise for its emotional depth and compelling characters. However, some critique its melodramatic elements and predictability. Overall, it remains a poignant exploration of friendship, betrayal, and redemption.

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    Who Should Read The Kite Runner?

    A reader who would enjoy The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is likely drawn to emotionally rich, character-driven narratives with themes of redemption, friendship, and cultural history. Fans of works like Atonement by Ian McEwan and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, which delicately balance personal and social conflicts, will find this novel compelling.

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    Reading Age

    18+years

    Lexile Level

    840L

    Book Details

    Genre
    Historical Fiction
    Middle Eastern Literature
    Themes
    Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
    Society: Class
    Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
    Period
    September 11 Attacks