The Kite Runner

The Special 20th Anniversary Edition of the number one bestseller brings Khaled Hosseini’s acclaimed novel to a new generation of readers. Set in Afghanistan beginning in 1975, it follows twelve-year-old Amir and his loyal friend Hassan, whose bond is tested on the day of the local kite-fighting tournament. The story shifts from a boyhood rivalry to the long shadow of a country in turmoil, as the family flees to America and Amir must confront the past under Taliban rule in search of redemption. The book unfolds with a blend of intimate friendship, betrayal, loss, and the enduring hope for forgiveness.

Author: Khaled Hosseini. Publication details indicate a 2023 release with 368 pages in hardcover format, associated with Bloomsbury Publishing and Penguin Random House USA.

Features

• Special 20th anniversary edition of the number one bestseller
• Set in Afghanistan, 1975, and later in America
• Centered on Amir, Hassan, and the quest for redemption
• Themes of friendship, betrayal, and forgiveness
• 368 pages, hardcover edition
• Publication date: 05/10/2023