The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini
Genre: Historical Fiction
Language: English
Country: United States
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Year: 2003
Format: Paperback
Audience: Adult
Price: $14.00
Rating: 4.6/5
Reading Time: 5 hours
A story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption in Afghanistan.
Cultural Notes: Provides insight into Afghan culture and history.
Reviews
Benjamin
Heart-wrenching and beautiful.
Rating: 5/5
Amelia
Powerful storytelling.
Rating: 4/5
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