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Editorial Review:
This is a story of fathers and sons, friendship and betrayal, and the casualties of fate. In the 1970s, Afghanistan: Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to shatter their lives. After the Russians invade and the family is forced to flee to America, Amir realises that one day he must return to an Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Moving This book is so powerful and moving, one can only be moved by the storyline of Hassan and Amir and what trauma's both of these character's endured, will keep you entapped until the end.
Top read Has to rate as one of the best novels I have ever read. Couldn't put it down. Would be a perfect book for discussion at a book club. The story twists and turns, just like the kites - I plan to buy DVD, let's hope it doesn't disappoint.
Un-putdownable I loved this book. Thought provoking and informative, it gives an insight into a world most of us can only guess at, at times disturbing, at times hopeful but always engaging, and portrays the best and worst of mankind's nature - betrayal for self-interest, cruelty, denial and then loyalty in the face of deceit and great compassion. The characters remain true to their social background and personal ambitions throughout and their individual fate is realistic. Wonderful. A book with so much to say that it can... more info
One of the best books I've ever read! Since reading this book, it is the first present that springs to mind for all of my friends. Whatever ones' favourite genre, one can't help but fall in love with this book. It's heart-wrenching but beautifully written. Not only is the friendship that develops between two boys from completely different classes fascinating, but also before reading this, my perception of Afganistan was frankly very ignorant, based on the current political scenario. I had no idea what a rich and fascinating cultural heritage... more info
