The Kite Runner

Literary awards - Borders Original Voices Award for Fiction (2003), Humo's Gouden Bladwijzer (2008), Exclusive Books Boeke Prize (2004), ALA Alex Award (2004), Puddly Award for Fiction (2006), Lincoln Award Nominee (2006), Prix des libraires du Québec for Lauréats hors Québec (2006), LovelyBooks Leserpreis Nominee for Allgemeine Literatur (2009)

The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini's Stunning Fiction Debut

Set against the backdrop of 1970s Kabul, The Kite Runner tells the poignant and unforgettable story of two boys whose bond transcends social divides yet is ultimately fractured by betrayal.

Amir, the privileged son of a wealthy Afghan, shares an extraordinary friendship with Hassan, the son of his father’s servant and a member of the marginalized Hazara community. Hassan, with his remarkable gift for predicting where a downed kite will land, is the perfect partner in Kabul's fiercely competitive kite-fighting tournaments.

But one fateful day in 1975, during the city’s annual kite-fighting event, an unthinkable incident occurs—changing their lives forever. A tale of love, betrayal, redemption, and the enduring scars of the past, The Kite Runner explores the complexities of friendship and the cost of doing what is right.