Summary and Analysis of The Kite Runner

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Kite Runner tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Khaled Hosseini’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.   This short summary and analysis of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini includes:  Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesAnalysis of the main charactersThemes and symbolsImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work  About The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini:   Khaled Hosseini’s New York Times–bestselling novel is an epic and powerful story of love, unconditional support, and forgiveness. Chronicling the friendship of a boy raised with privilege and another living a life of servitude, the spellbinding tale spans thirty years of Afghanistan’s troubled history—from the Soviet invasion to the days of Taliban control.   With characters who demonstrate incredible loyalty, cruelty, and redemption, The Kite Runner is an astonishing testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.   The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.