Twelve year old Amir is desperate to win the approval of his father Baba, one of the richest and most respected merchants in Kabul. He has failed to do so through academia or brawn, but the one area where they connect is the annual kite fighting tournament. This is a story of love, loyalty, secrets and vengeance, and of a country and a boy.
The author of the phenomenal number 1 bestseller The Kite Runner returns with a beautiful, riveting and haunting novel that confirms his importance as one of today's most beloved storytellers.
The international bestseller which has captivated readers and listeners the world over, soon to be a major film event. Beginning in Afghanistan on the eve of the Russian invasion, an unlikely friendship between two boys leads to a terrible betrayal and a lifelong quest for redemption.
A resource for students and educators of literary fiction. It contains sections including: literary interpretation; writing style and structure; themes and focus points; characterisation; historical information; novel summary; author information; images, symbols and metaphors; and important quotes.