A heartrending tale of friendship and redemption between two boys in war-torn Afghanistan.
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A heartrending tale of friendship and redemption between two boys in war-torn Afghanistan.
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The #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel that introduced Khaled Hosseini to millions of readers all over the world. Amir and Hassan are childhood friends in the alleys and orchards of Kabul in the sunny days before the invasion of the Soviet army and Afghanistan’s descent into fanaticism. Both motherless, they grow up as close as brothers, but their fates are to be different. Amir’s father is a wealthy merchant; Hassan’s father is his manservant. Amir belongs to the ruling caste of Pashtuns...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Brief references to sexual themes; not explicit or central. Central scene of sexual assault on a child; deeply impactful.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including war scenes and personal assaults; some graphic details.
Profanity
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Mild profanity used occasionally; not pervasive.
Substance use
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Minor mentions of alcohol; not a central theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Moderate presence of Islamic cultural and religious references.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong themes of ethnic tensions and political upheaval in Afghanistan.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of emotional distress; no explicit acts depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Recurring themes of child abuse, class-based cruelty, and war suffering. Central scene of sexual assault on a child; deeply impactful.
Other
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