All of these factors play into his cowardice in sacrificing hassan, his only competition for babas love, in order to get the blue kite, which he thinks will bring him babas approval. For more titles like the kite runner, check out the titles below. Loved the kite runner and a thousand splendid suns. The younger kids looked at me with an awestruck twinkle in their eyes. The novel walks the reader through amirs transforming personality, all caused by guilt and atonement. What are some books similar to khaled hosseinis books. Lord of the flies william golding the boy in the striped pyjamas jo. The change in amirs character we see in the novel centers on his growth from a selfish child to a selfless adult. Final narrative discussing dystopian literaturethe kite. Stories similar to the kite runner the buried secret of the fairyloom book 2 of tremendous ten chronicles. Let us know what you want and we guarantee youll find a great book, or your money back. Like most good narratorprotagonists, amir is a fairly complex character because the reader not only has to pay attention to amirs actions but also how amir describes his actions. What are other good books like the kite runner or looking for. Although her role, like the role of all afghan women under the taliban, is minor from a plot perspective, the importance that she has on amirs character development is immense.
Additionally, fear is also found in both novels as it remains the shadow of both protagonists in both novels in their relationship with the system and themselves. If you like the kite runner you might like similar books a thousand splendid suns, life of pi, the alchemist, to kill a mockingbird, the book thief. The kite runner and 1984 are both about society, which is a fundamental theme in the books, helping to set the scene and give us an inside view on an unfamiliar world as it could be. The way i saw the characters from the book were nothing like the characters casted for the movie, except for baba. Despite amirs transformation from being unscrupulous to becoming moral and hassans virtuousness, there are elements that make them very similar. There are a number of differences between the film and the book the kite runner, a novel by khaled hosseini and a film directed by marc forster. In khaled hosseinis bestselling novel the kite runner riverhead books, 2003, hosseini shows us an afghanistan rich in tradition and culture and an afghanistan torn apart by war and political. The kite runner by khaled hosseini is one of the best books i have read in years. The actor who played baba looked like a strong and elegant individual but also had a bit of the bear quality which amir expressed constantly in the book. Kites quotes in the kite runner the the kite runner. Published in 2003 by riverhead books, it tells the story of amir, a young boy from the wazir akbar khan district of kabul, whose closest friend is hassan. The kite runner kindle edition by hosseini, khaled. If you liked those two books, you may like these too.
As such, i can recommend books that fit into the category but pleas. The symbol of kites in the kite runner from litcharts. The kite runner, 2003, khaled hosseini the kite runner is the first novel by afghanamerican author khaled hosseini. The author tells how his new novel and the mountains echoed is like a fairytale turned on its head. This is due to the fact that a book has many key points in it and compressing them all into a certain time frame can be very arduous. The kite runner easily divides into three main sections. Find books like the kite runner from the worlds largest community of readers. Plus, amir grows up, changes, and is affected by where hes living whether thats. The kite runner by khaled hosseini was one of the most intriguing, attention grabbing books i have ever read. This is a page turner with complex characters and situations that will make you think hard about friendship, good and evil, betrayal, and redemption. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to the kite runner.
This guide has been specifically written for as and a2 students and is filled with indepth analysis on contexts, character, key themes and critical perspectives. And i cant lie now and say my eyes didnt scan it for any rips. What are other good books like the kite runner or looking. I pulled on the string and returned every smile, but my mind was on the blue kite. The characters in the movie are true to the authors depiction. See a complete list of the characters in the kite runner and indepth analyses of amir, hassan, baba, ali, sohrab, and assef. His chapan had mud smudges down the front and his shirt was ripped just below the collar. The kite runner compare and contrast amir and hassan. While at a gathering of afghans at an american park, sohrab who hasnt spoken in months helps amir kite fight, and even smiles when amir offers to run the kite they defeated. Heres where youll find analysis about the book as a whole, from the major themes and. The kite runner by khaled hosseini details a life story of a young boy, amir who grows up looking for redemption as a result of his betrayal to his halfbrother hassan. Kite runner ends with a glimmer of hope for better times but after the countless events of trauma, violence and brutality, emotionally and physically throughout the book, the hopeful ending only makes a dull thud against the depressing, dark, adult topics depicted and graphically described throughout the book.
An adult amir opens the novel in the presentday united states with a vague reference to one of these events, and then the novel flashes back to amir. At the end of the book amir flies a kite with sohrab, symbolizing hope for redemption for both amirs sins and afghanistans. This vivid tale is about two young boys, amir and hassan, growing up in afghanistan and their adventures of kite running and kite fighting. I began to pull my kite back as people rushed to congratulate me. Hosseini took a yearlong absence from practicing medicine to promote the book, signing copies, speaking at various events. The kite runner is mainly about a betrayal of amirs close friendhalf brother, who was later murdered which led to him watching over his son when he passes. Riverhead books published the kite runner, ordering an initial printing of 50,000 copies in hardback. A life filled with sorrow and hate for one man can make a girl go crazy. Winner of the 2007 bookbrowse award for most popular book. Ten great book recommendations for readers looking for more books like kite runner and a thousand splendid suns by khaled hosseini. What other novels or stories can you compare to the kite. His selfless acts live with amir long after he has moved to.
Amir asks sohrab if he would like him to run the kite for him. It also said some things i did know, like that people called hazaras miceeating, flatnosed, loadcarrying donkeys. The kite runner s ending offers the first glimmer of hope for amir and sohrab. Book summary the kite runner is the story of amir, a sunni muslim, who struggles to find his place in the world because of the aftereffects and fallout from a series of traumatic childhood events. Goodreads members who liked the kite runner also liked. The thousand splendid suns the mountains that echoed. Previous section chapters 2425 next section hassan. In the kite runner by khaled hosseini, hassan is presented as amirs foil, but amirs negative morals are not permanent. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Small alterations in the timeline, dialogue and historical information provided make the movie less revealing when it comes to characters thoughts and the effects of the social caste system on their perspectives. Get an answer for what other novels or stories can you compare to the kite runner. This is a very powerful book, full of heartbreak, destruction, guilt and the journey of trying to make things right. Hassan overcomes a number of obstacles to become a positive influence in the life of amir, the main protagonist in the kite runner. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis.
The kite runner by khaled hosseini the unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his fathers servant, the kite runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. Amir replies for you, a thousand times over, just like hassan said to amir when they were boys. I highly recommend this book, excellently written, easy to read and it. If you like the kite runner by khaled hosseini central. There were really good quotes on there that drove me in. Translating a book into a movie can be a very elusive task for many reasons. In his short life, elevenyearold fawad has known more grief than most. My journey began with a thousand splendid sons and it led me to the kite runner. It was released on may 29, 2003, and the paperback edition was released a year later.
The book said a lot of things i didnt know, things my teachers hadnt mentioned. Graphic novel from the worlds largest community of readers. An atmospheric, gritty, and compelling novel of starcrossed lovers, set in the circus world circa 1932, by the bestselling author of riding. A thousand splendid suns by khaled hosseini lord of the flies by william golding the boy in the. While the kite runner by khaled hosseini is not explicitly a travel story nor does it contain philosophical teachings, the writing style shares a lot of similarities coehlo making it a great choice if youre looking for more books like the alchemist the kite runner begins by telling the story of two afghan boys, amir and hassan, who are friends but from. Throughout the novel, hosseini delves into the mind of amir who, in the beginning of the novel, is a young boy living with his father and best friendhalf brother in kabul. Books like the kite runner by khaled hosseini and oedipus rex by sophocles catch the audiences attention with their exciting thrills. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the kite runner. Well spend a little more time on the first section since it really sets the rest of the book in motion. A thousand splendid suns by khaled hosseini lord of the flies by william golding the boy in the striped pyjamas by john boyne. The plot covers multiple betrayals and offers the possibility of redemption though by no means is redemption assured.
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