The Kite Runner

The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, The Kite Runner transports readers to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction. A powerful story of friendship, it is also about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption; and an exploration of the power of fathers over sons—their love, their sacrifices, their lies.

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Published Mar 5, 2013

400 pages

Average rating: 8.56

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Readers say *The Kite Runner* is a deeply emotional, beautifully written story about friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against Afghan history a...

huggyjc
Jun 15, 2025
10/10 stars
I could not put this book down! I really, really, enjoyed this read. It definitely invoked so many emotions. It touched on themes of loyalty, love, betrayal, redemption, and forgiveness. I was reminded that grace should always be extended to others, regardless of who the world thinks is deserving.
boyleschris
May 18, 2025
Barbara's recommendations.
K Olson
Jan 14, 2025
10/10 stars
This was an amazing book and a great read!
Lindalovesbooks
Oct 29, 2025
10/10 stars
Superb. One worth re-reading.
abookwanderer
Oct 09, 2025
10/10 stars
I sat down to read this one and quickly realized I'd already read it pre-Goodreads days. I thought I was just remembering so much of it from the film. Beautiful novel.

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