The Kite Runner
Good Books rating 4.25
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- ID: 75
- Added: 2025-08-30
- Updated: 2025-08-30
- Reviews: 3
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'Devastating' Daily Telegraph 'Heartbreaking' The Times 'Unforgettable' Isabel Allende 'Haunting' Independent Afghanistan, 1975: 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 Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.
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- Giles Croft and Matthew Spangler's adaptation of The Kite Runner is a memorable piece.
- The clear passion of both the cast and crew shines through in the production.
- A compelling performance that captures the story's emotional depth.
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- Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner delves into a man's guilt, redemption and his arduous journey towards true maturity.
- A moving and thought-provoking exploration of courage and personal growth.
- An honest portrayal of the struggle for forgiveness and loyalty.
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- The Kite Runner drags you through is intense, tearful and racking to such an extent that, occasionally, you might find yourself overwhelmed.
- An emotional story that leaves a strong impact on its readers.
- The narrative evokes deep feelings of sorrow and empathy.