Book description
Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner arrives as a profoundly resonant audiobook, its power amplified by the intimate delivery of its narrative. Narrated with quiet intensity, the story unfolds through Amir's voice-a voice shaped by guilt and the weight of a past he cannot outrun. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1970s Kabul, the tale centers on a childhood betrayal during a kite-fighting tournament, where Amir's cowardice shatters his bond with Hassan, his loyal friend. The fallout echoes through decades, driving Amir's journey from Afghanistan to America and ultimately back to a Taliban-ruled homeland seeking redemption.
Hosseini, who fled Afghanistan as a child himself, infuses the narrative with authenticity drawn from his own displacement. His medical background and later work as a UNHCR Goodwill Envoy lend the story an urgent humanity, particularly in its portrayal of refugees and the enduring scars of war. The audiobook's strength lies in how the narrator conveys Amir's internal turmoil-his shame, his slow awakening, and the painful reckoning with a past he tried to bury. Key scenes, like Hassan's fateful moment under the pomegranate tree, land with visceral impact through the spoken word, making the emotional stakes impossible to ignore.
This isn't merely a story of friendship broken; it's a universal exploration of atonement, told through the lens of a culture often misunderstood in Western narratives. The audiobook's pacing mirrors the protagonist's journey-deliberate, layered, and deeply felt. Listeners will hear the dust of Kabul, the tension of the kite fights, and the suffocating silence of unspoken regret. Hosseini's prose, already vivid on the page, gains new texture through vocal nuance, transforming the novel into a shared experience rather than a solitary read.
For those unfamiliar, The Kite Runner remains a cornerstone of modern literature, and this audiobook version honors its legacy. It's a reminder that redemption is never easy, but it's always possible-and sometimes, it begins with the courage to return. The story's relevance endures, especially as Afghanistan's history continues to shape global conversations. This is essential listening: a masterclass in storytelling that lingers long after the final word.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience