Description:
Hardback. Very Good.
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
About this book
Hosseini’s first novel takes place in Afghanistan and spans over several decades. The story follows the life of Amir, a young boy from a wealthy family, and his friend Hassan, the son of his father's servant. Despite their different social backgrounds, the two boys have a close friendship and bond over their love for kite fighting. However, after witnessing a traumatic event, Amir betrays Hassan, causing their friendship to fall apart.
The novel then follows Amir's journey as he grows up, moves to America, and tries to come to terms with his past actions. When Amir returns to Afghanistan as an adult, he must confront his guilt and make amends for his past mistakes. Throughout the story, Hosseini explores themes of redemption, betrayal, and the power of friendship. He also sheds light on the cultural and historical context of Afghanistan, including the impact of the Soviet invasion, the rise of the Taliban, and the mass exodus of Afghan refugees to the United States. Overall, "The Kite Runner" is a poignant and powerful story about personal growth, forgiveness, and the human experience. It was adapted into a film in 2007.
First Edition Identification
Riverhead published a First US Edition, First Printing hardcover in 2033, New York. Bloomsbury Publishing published a First UK Edition, First Printing hardcover in 2003, London.
Details
- Title The Kite Runner
- Author Khaled Hosseini
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 324
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
- Date 2006
- ISBN 9780747588948 / 0747588945
- Reading level 840
- Dewey Decimal Code 791.43
More Copies for Sale
The Kite Runner
by Hosseini, Khaled
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780747588948 / 0747588945
- Quantity Available
- 8
- Seller
-
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
£3.24£8.57 shipping to USA
Show Details
Item Price
£3.24
£8.57
shipping to USA
The Kite Runner
by Hosseini, Khaled
- Used
- Acceptable
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780747588948 / 0747588945
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
£3.24£8.57 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Hardback. Acceptable.
Item Price
£3.24
£8.57
shipping to USA
The Kite Runner
by Sherman, Sue Hosseini Khaled/
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Used - Very good
- Edition
- First UK edition-first printing of this Celebratory edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780747588948 / 0747588945
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
£48.00£23.00 shipping to USA
Show Details
Description:
Bloomsbury, 2006. First UK edition-first printing of this Celebratory edition. Hardcover. Very good/No Dj cover as issued. VGC plus. Bloomsbury, 2006. First UK edition-first printing of this Celebratory edition (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Pictorial hardback (two small dents and nick on the edges of the cover and spine, small mark on the edges of the spine) in VGC plus, no Dj cover as issued. Nice and clean pages with a small ink mark and light shelf wear on the outer edges, a couple of small nicks on the edges of the pages. 329pp including Foreword,
Item Price
£48.00
£23.00
shipping to USA
