The #1 New York Times bestselling novel beloved by millions of readers the world over. New York Times Readers Pick: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century ΓÇ£A vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people [of Afghanistan] have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violenceΓÇöforces that continue to threaten them even today.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöThe New York Times Book Review The unforgettable,heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his fatherΓÇÖs servantcaught in the tragic sweep of historyThe Kite Runner transports readers to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction. A powerful story of friendshipit is also about the power of readingthe price of betrayaland the possibility of redemption; and an exploration of the power of fathers over sonsΓÇötheir lovetheir sacrificestheir lies. Since its publication in 2003 Kite Runner has become a belovedone-of-a-kind classic of contemporary literaturetouching millions of readersand launching the career of one of America’s most treasured writers.