
Guide Note
Khaled Hosseini's novel The Kite Runner tells the story of Amir through his childhood and how, as an adult, he deals with his betrayal of his boyhood friend Hassan. The book is set against the backdrop of Afghan historical events such as the Soviet invasion, the exodus to Pakistan, and the rise of the Taliban.
Fast Facts
- Author: Khaled Hosseini
- Publication Date: May 29, 2003
- Pages: 371 (Hardcover)
- Publisher: Riverhead Books
- ISBN: 978-1573222457 (Hardcover)
- First English-language novel from an Afghani author
- New York Times Bestseller: Over two years
- Film Adaptation: 2007, Dreamworks Pictures
The Kite Runner Reviews
- An astounding and humbling story of corruption, guilt and redemption. -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Stunning…a complete work of literature that succeeds in exploring the culture of a previously obscure nation that has become a pivot point in the global politics of the new millennium. -- Publishers Weekly
- In The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini gives us a vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence – forces that continue to threaten them even today. -- The New York Times Book Review
- A powerful book…no frills, no nonsense, just hard, spare prose…an intimate account of family and friendship, betrayal and salvation that requires no atlas or translation to engage and enlighten us. -- The Washington Post Book World
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The Mahalo Top 7
- Official Khaled Hosseini Site: The Kite Runner
- Wikipedia: The Kite Runner
- NPR: The Kite Runner: Interview with Khaled Hosseini (Time: 09:28)
- BBC News: "Kite Runner Flies Into Controversy" (2007)
- Amazon.com: The Kite Runner Merchandise
- Official Site: The Kite Runner (Film)
- Video: Khaled Hosseini Interview (Time: 4:24)
The Kite Runner News and Articles
- Google News: The Kite Runner
- New York Times: Kite Runner Boys are sent to United Arab Emirates December 3, 2007
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- NPR: The Kite Runner Audio Clips
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The Kite Runner Study Guides
- eNotes: The Kite Runner Study Guide
- Penguin Reading Guides: The Kite Runner
- ReadingGroupGuides: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The Kite Runner Literary Analysis and Criticism
- New York Times: Review: "The Servant" (2003)
- San Francisco Chronicle: Review: "Pulled by the Past" (2003)
- Slate: Review: "The Kite Runner: Do I Really Have to Read It?" (2005)
- The Observer: Review: "An Afghan Hounded By His Past" (2003)
The Kite Runner Quotations
- Please see Mahalo's Guide to The Kite Runner Quotes
- Wikiquote: Khaled Hosseini
The Kite Runner Author Information
- Mahalo's Guide to Khaled Hosseini
- Official Khaled Hosseini Site
- Wikipedia: Khaled Hosseini
- Barnes & Noble: Meet the Writers: Khaled Hosseini
- USAToday.com: "Kite Runner Catches the Wind" (2005)
- TIME: "The Kite Runner Author Returns Home" (2007)
The Kite Runner Books and Merchandise
- Amazon.com: The Kite Runner Merchandise
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The Kite Runner Fan Sites, Blogs and Message Boards
- Google Blog Search: The Kite Runner
- BookBlog: The Kite Runner Discussion Archives
- Reading Review Board: The Kite Runner Discussion
- Barnes & Noble: The Kite Runner Community Room
- Amazon.com: The Kite Runner Forum
The Kite Runner Culture and Humor
- Google Image Search: The Kite Runner
- YouTube & Google Video: The Kite Runner Search
- YouTube: The Kite Runner Film Trailer (Time: 01:55)
- YouTube: Stephen Colbert "arguing" with Khaled Hosseini on BookTV (Time: 03:18)
- Google Video: Kite Runner - Escondido's City Read Part I (Time: 05:49)
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