Synopsis:

The story of a young boy, Amir, who juggles to establish a closer rapport with his father and cope with memories of a haunting childhood event. The novel is set in Afghanistan, from the fall of the monarchy until the collapse of the Taliban regime, and in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its many themes include ethnic tensions between the Hazara and the Pashtun in Afghanistan, and the immigrant experiences of Amir and his father in the United States.

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Topics/Categories:

Afghanistan, Families, Fathers and Sons, Immigration, Men Immigrants, San Francisco, Taliban, War

Best Sellers:

New York Times Best Seller

Type of Work:

Novel

Publishers:

Penguin Group, Inc. Riverhead Books

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Original Publish Date:

06/01/2003

ISBNs:

1594480001

Formats:

Hardcover