The Kite Runner

Khaled Hosseini's first novel begins in Kabul in the 1970s, where Amir, the son of a well-off merchant, grows up beside Hassan, the son of the family's servant and his most loyal friend. One winter day during a kite tournament changes both their lives, and years later Amir, now living in America, is called back to face what he left behind. A story of friendship, guilt and making amends. The text is in Persian (Farsi/Dari).

Author: Khaled Hosseini

Translator: Kimia Moradgholi

Persian title: بادبادک‌باز

Bought from a Kabul bookshop and hand-delivered — the recipient inspects it at the door before accepting. The edition and cover may differ from the photo.