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PRAISE FOR THE KITE RUNNER
“An astounding and humbling story of corruption, guilt and redemption.
Epic in scope and intimate in its emotions, this terrific novel opens a
window into a devastated country and takes us deep into the hearts and
minds of those pierced by violence.”
- 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 (starred review)
“Like Gone with the Wind, this extraordinary first novel locates
the personal struggles of everyday people in the terrible sweep of
history.”
- People
“Poignant…The Kite Runner offers a moving portrait of modern
Afghanistan, from its pre-Russian-invasion glory days through the
terrible reign of the Taliban.”
- Entertainment Weekly (Grade: A)
“This powerful first novel, by an Afghan physician now living in
California, tells a story of fierce cruelty and fierce yet redeeming
love…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.”
- New York Times Book Review
“From the first lines of The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini shows
how an engaging novel begins – with simple, exquisite writing that
compels the reader to turn the page. But The Kite Runner,
Hosseini’s first novel, is more than just good writing. It is also a
wonderfully conjured story that offers a glimpse into an Afghanistan
most Americans have never seen, and depicts a side of humanity rarely
revealed.”
- The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Here’s a real find: a striking debut from an Afghan now living in the
U.S. His passionate story of betrayal and redemption is framed by
Afghanistan’s tragic recent past…Irresistible.”
- Kirkus Reviews (starred 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. Parts of
The Kite Runner are raw and excruciating to read, yet the book in its
entirety is lovingly written.”
- The Washington Post Book World
“An astonishing, powerful book.”
- Diane Sawyer
A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year
An Entertainment Weekly Top Ten Fiction Pick of the Year
An American Library Association Notable Book
Recipient of The American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life Award |
