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The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini
from Riverhead Trade

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• A must read.
  If you've not yet had time to read this book over the summer then I suggest you put it on your book list for the fall. It is well written, keeps the reader's attention through to the end. It is one of those books that you just can't put down. The story gives the reader an open window into the life of two young Afghanistan boys from age 12 to manhood who come from two different religions as well as economic and social classes; but develop a close bond of friend ship. Their relationship is complicated by evil... more info

• a great first novel by an incredibly talented author.
  In Khaled Hosseini's Kite Runner we're introduced to two young boys growing up together in war-torn Afganistan. The timeline is set in the early 70s and these two yong boys are put under terrible strain by horrifing events. But it's what happens at a kite flying tournament that really pushes this friendship to its limit. Amir is the main character and the book is told from his point of view now a man. But the real heart felt moments occur when Amir returns to Afganistan to rescue his childhood bestfriend's... more info

• Excellent!!!
  I just finished this book and it was EXCELLENT! It's written so well and the story itself is something that is so real and can be true. It's such a heartbreaking tale which made me cry in several occasions! I felt everything that the characters felt! This book is not for the faint hearted, there are some very serious and emotional issues that not everyone can read or handle. But even with all that, it's a moving story and well worth the read.

• Moving and Touching!
  Just finished this book yesterday.
  Great novel.
  Tells of unconditional love, unwavering loyalty... and then betrayal followed by ultimate redemption.
  This book can move you to tears at some point.
  It's one of the stories that you'll remember for a long time.
  'For you, a thousand times over'.
  

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