Bookclub-In-A-Box Discusses the Novel the Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (Bookclub-in-a-Box)

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6 EAN: 9781897082287 ISBN: 1897082282 Label: Bookclub-In-A-Box Manufacturer: Bookclub-In-A-Box Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 81 Publication Date: 2006-09-01 Publisher: Bookclub-In-A-Box Studio: Bookclub-In-A-Box
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Editorial Reviews: The Kite Runner has the distinction of being the first English-language fiction written about Afghanistan, by Hosseini, a former Afghan doctor who fled his native country in 1980 as it became immersed in civil war. Bookclub-in-a-Box offers insight into the world so movingly described by Hosseini in his first novel. The novel tells of relationship of two boys who are born, live and play side by side, Yet there is no equality in their connection. Hosseini takes his story through three decades which includes Communism and Soviet occupation, as well as the arrival of the Mujahideen and the reign of terror that followed. Bookclub-in-a-Box reviews the following topics: An examination of the complex relationship of Amir and Hassan, especially juxtaposed against the political and cultural backdrop of their times. Through the relationship of the two boys with each other and with others, the reader will reflect on how those personal and political realities can be intertwined. There will be references to the concepts of master and bully . The images of the kite and the kite-runner are appropriate symbols for Afghanistan and will be considered in that light. Readers will be inspired to seek out other metaphors in this rich novel. Afghanistan has been forever changed by its different masters, for example, the Russians, the Taliban. Bookclub-in-a-Box will encourage the reader to examine the devastation of Afghanistan, as portrayed in the lives of the novel s characters, and to see and understand the kind of human suffering that occurred behind the newspaper headlines. Every Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide includes complete coverage of themes, symbols, writing style, as well as interesting and little known background information on the novel and the author.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: A Keeper Comment: This beautifully written book cannot be praised enough. Along with "The Kite Runner" Khaled Hosseini has given us more than a glimpse of life in the mid-east. Mariam and Laila's sufferings and the cruelty they are exposed to , in the name of Buddah,are atrocious. May a thousand splendid suns shine on Mr. Hosseini and his talent, forever. mariam and Lailaa Customer Rating: Summary: great purchase! Comment: I teach THE KITE RUNNER TO 11th graders and this was a helpful guide in teaching the novel! Customer Rating: Summary: At first glance Comment: I have only glanced at this product but it is well organized. I am an English major and it seems the author goes into great detail to analyze the book in an easy to understand manner. I am looking forward to using this discussion kit while I am reading the novel and at my family book club meeting. More Reviews