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GoldLyrics.com - The Kite Runner
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List Price: $15.00
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Manufacturer: Riverhead Trade
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9781594480003
ISBN: 1594480001
Label: Riverhead Trade
Manufacturer: Riverhead Trade
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 400
Publication Date: 2004-04-27
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Release Date: 2004-04-27
Studio: Riverhead Trade
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The timely and critically acclaimed debut novel that's becoming a word-of-mouth phenomenon...
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Summary: The Kite Runner best book I've read!
Comment: This book is just great from beginning to end, it took me less than one week to finish it, I just couldnt put it down! Cant wait for the next book publisheb by Khaled.
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Summary: Incredible
Comment: What a writer. Though very sad. This story is also full of hope and redemption.
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Summary: I am still sobbing!
Comment: This book contains everything a story needs to be successful! And the main ingredient is talent. Khaled Hosseini, the author, has a natural talent to write beautifully. Every page will capture you, some swallow you in. It's not the kind of book you finish and close and go on with your day. I am honestly still wiping tears from my face. Some parts give me the chills - "Time is selfish, it keeps the details to itself", "Like the devil, cancer has many names." Maybe I am not quoting the book 100% accurately, but that's the idea of the quotes...their meanings. I am deeply moved by this book. Definitely one of the best!
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Summary: Epic! Beautifully written. Pulls you in.
Comment: I know the author doesn't like the use of cliche's (or at least his writer character, Amir, doesn't) but I just couldn't put this book down. What a brilliant writer. I wish I could write like him. I don't know what I can say about this book that already hasn't been said. It is brilliant. And has taught me a little bit about Afghanistan that I never could quite get from our Western media. But as a Muslim American of eastern European decent who likes to read chick lit and lighter reads, it was wonderful to read about people of my own faith. I loved reading the beautiful Arabic words and being entrenched in the traditions of how we greet one another and the various customs. In Bulgaria, they also use "Kaka" (for women) and "Kako" (for men) when greeting someone older. I love these terms of endearment/respect from some of these ancient cultures ... traditions that continue. And it was nice to read a story where there weren't little inuendos against other faiths or peoples that is all over our western media and published works. It was unbiased. Just beautiful. And my heart bleeds for those who suffered under the Taliban. You have a new fan, Mr. Hosseini!
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Summary: A beautiful story, beautifully written
Comment: I had just finished reading his second novel, "A Thousand Splendid Suns" and knew I would have to order this book also. Incredible! Both books are so beautifully written, I couldn't put them down. He brings the Afghani people to life, and brought me to tears several times. He is definitely one of the best storytellers of our time. Don't miss this book.
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