Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner is a powerful novel about friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against Afghanistan's tumultuous history. Through the story of Amir and Hassan, two boys from different social classes, Hosseini explores guilt, privilege, and the possibility of atonement. The novel becomes both intimate character study and sweeping historical narrative, proving that personal stories are always political and that some betrayals haunt us forever.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Hosseini writes about guilt and redemption with devastating honesty, refusing easy forgiveness. This novel reminds us that privilege has consequences, that betrayal leaves scars, and that the only path to redemption is through facing what we've done.

DETAILS: • Author: Khaled Hosseini • Publisher: Riverhead Books • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: June 2, 2003 • ISBN: 9781573222457 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days