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An epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, takes readers from Afghanistan in the final days of the monarchy to the atrocities of the present. As emotionally gripping as it is tender, "The Kite Runner" is an unusual and powerful debut.
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. ... from the British cd-audio edition
The beautiful, heart-pounding debut novel from a Pushcart Prize nominee illuminates an Afghanistan before the Soviets, the Taliban, and al Qaeda. Abridged. 5 CDs. ... from the American other edition
The remarkable debut novel from Khaled Hosseini, now out in paperback in a stunning new package ... from the British paperback edition
Contains the internationally best selling classic, presented in a gift edition format. ... from the British hardback edition
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. ... from the British paperback edition
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. ... from the American trade paper edition
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 The Honey Gatherers
Mimlu Sen
The classic groupie memoir involves a rebellious rich kid from the suburbs who gets caught up in a world of sex, drugs and rock and roll and lives to tell the tale. Mimlu Sen fits the wealthy and rebellious stereotype, and her story certainly... [ Read full review ] |
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