Statements (152)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:award
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:book gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:Assef
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| gptkbp:audience |
Mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Khaled_Hosseini
Khaled Hosseini fled Afghanistan in 1976 Khaled Hosseini is a physician Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-American Khaled Hosseini was born in Kabul Khaled Hosseini's family sought asylum in the United States |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Book_Sense_Book_of_the_Year
gptkb:South_African_Boeke_Prize gptkb:Kiriyama_Prize Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award Nominated for 1 Golden Globe Nominated for 1 Screen Actors Guild Award |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$15 million
$20 million |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Assef
gptkb:Ali gptkb:Baba gptkb:Sohrab Soraya |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Amir's journey
Hassan's loyalty Amir's growth Baba's complexity |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Khaled_Hosseini
gptkb:Roger_Deakins |
| gptkbp:climax |
gptkb:Rescue_of_Sohrab
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
personal and political
Ethnic tensions in Afghanistan |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive
generally positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Significant
Afghan history popular in schools discussed in book clubs adapted for stage discussion of immigrant experiences exploration of father-son relationships increased awareness of Afghan history influenced perceptions of Afghanistan inspired discussions on Afghan culture |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Addresses social issues
Explores Afghan culture Highlights immigrant experience |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Marc_Forster
|
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:film_festival
gptkb:Dubai_International_Film_Festival gptkb:AFI_Fest gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival |
| gptkbp:film_score |
PG-13
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Homayoun_Ershadi
gptkb:Atossa_Leoni gptkb:Shaun_Toub gptkb:The_Kite_Runner_(2007_film) gptkb:Khalid_Abdalla English 128 minutes Matt Chesse Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:A_Thousand_Splendid_Suns
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:High_School gptkb:Alberto_Iglesias |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Kite Runner
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Afghan history
Personal relationships Khaled Hosseini's life Hosseini's experiences |
| gptkbp:influences |
American culture
Afghan culture Islamic themes Post-9/11 literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Khaled Hosseini's life
Hosseini's childhood experiences Hosseini's experiences as an immigrant Hosseini's observations of Afghan culture Hosseini's relationship with his father Khaled Hosseini's childhood |
| gptkbp:is_critical_for |
identity and belonging
themes of loyalty and betrayal impact of war on personal lives |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-1594480003
978-1-59448-000-3 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:Flashbacks
Imagery Foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Amir
Hassan |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:Guilt
gptkb:loyalty_program childhood forgiveness guilt Father-son relationships |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
First-person
first-person Non-linear non-linear |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ For you, a thousand times over.”
“ I actually aspired to cowardice.” “ There is a way to be good again.” |
| gptkbp:page_count |
371
|
| gptkbp:plot |
Amir's journey of redemption
betrayal of Hassan kite fighting tournament rescue of Sohrab return to Afghanistan Story of Amir and Hassan |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Paramount_Vantage
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures gptkb:Dream_Works_Pictures gptkb:Khaled_Hosseini_Foundation |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:2003
|
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:2003
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Riverhead_Books
|
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
Emotional
emotional response moral dilemmas cultural reflection Thought-provoking |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:2007
gptkb:2017 December 14, 2007 |
| gptkbp:resolution |
Amir's redemption
|
| gptkbp:sales |
over 7 million copies
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:David_Benioff
|
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:And_the_Mountains_Echoed
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Politician
1970s to early 2000s |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Kites
kites the pomegranate tree the scar |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Redemption
gptkb:betrayal gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:Betrayal redemption |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
Multiple languages
multiple languages |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Khaled_Hosseini
|