The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Name: The Kite Runner
Author: Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseini, is a novel that tells the story of Amir, a young Afghan boy who grows up in Kabul and later in California, and his complex relationship with his childhood friend and servant, Hassan. The book explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the power of relationships through the lens of their experiences during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the subsequent civil war. Through Amir's journey, Hosseini sheds light on the complexities of human nature and the ways in which our choices and actions can have far-reaching consequences.

By Khaled Hosseini · First published 2003 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, War · 25 chapters · 132,439 words

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_December 2001_

I became what I am today at the age of twelve, on a frigid overcast day in the winter of 1975. I remember the precise moment, crouching behind a crumbling mud wall, peeking into the alley near the frozen creek. That was a long time ago, but it's wrong what they say about the past, I've learned, about how you can bury it. Because the past claws its way out. Looking back now, I realize I have been peeking into that deserted alley for the last twenty-six years.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Khaled Hosseini
Date: 2003 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, War, Coming of Age, Tragedy
Length: 132,439 words
Structure: 25 chapters, 2,988 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book predominantly turns around the historical events of Afghanistan which affects the lives of characters.
Drama — The book centers around the internal and interpersonal struggles of its main characters.
War — The backdrop of war profoundly shapes the story and affects the fates of the characters.
Coming of Age — The story is a representation of the main character's growth from childhood to adulthood, faced with life-changing challenges.