The Kite Runner

<b>The #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling novel beloved by millions of readers the world over.<br><br><b>&#147;A vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people [of Afghanistan] have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence&#151;forces that continue to threaten them even today. &#150;<i>New York Times Book Review</i></b></b><br> &#160;<br> The unforgettable heartbreaking story&#160;of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father&#146;s servant caught in the tragic sweep of history <i>The Kite Runner</i> transports readers to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction. A powerful story of friendship it is also&#160;about&#160;the power of reading the price of betrayal and the possibility of redemption; and an exploration of the power of fathers over sons&#151;their love their sacrifices their lies.<br> &#160;<br> Since its&#160;publication&#160;in 2003 <i>Kite Runner</i> has become a beloved one-of-a-kind&#160;classic&#160;of contemporary literature touching millions of readers and launching the career of one of America's most treasured writers.