"The Kite Runner" is more than a narrative about friends; it's a window into the soul of Afghanistan, entwined with the complexities of betrayal and redemption. Journey through the alleys of Kabul and the upheaval of a nation's tragedy, learning what it means to face past demons. Hosseini's tender prose promises a poignant, transformative experience for any reader open to exploring the depths of human connection.

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• 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)

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 would 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.

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