15 Books Like The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner is a powerful novel that explores friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of a changing Afghanistan. The story follows Amir, a privileged boy, and his loyal servant and friend, Hassan. A tragic event forever alters their relationship, and Amir spends much of his life seeking forgiveness for his past mistakes.

Khaled Hosseini weaves together themes of guilt, family, and the political turmoil in Afghanistan, making this novel an emotional and thought-provoking read. It highlights the personal costs of war and the complexity of human relationships.

Advertisements

License Model

Paid

Read Sample

Buy Now

The Kite Runner Book Information

15 Books Listed
Likes: 0
Languages: English
Rating: 4.6
Author: Khaled Hosseini
Reading Age: 20 years
Pages: 371
Grade Level: 10-12
Series: Standalone
Characters: Amir, Hassan, Baba, Assef

1: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

Paid

A heartwarming memoir by Mitch Albom about the life lessons learned from a dying mentor, focusing on love, work, and finding meaning.

Tuesdays with Morrie and The Kite Runner have similar features like none, but Tuesdays with Morrie lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama, Historical Fiction. Tuesdays with Morrie is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.7

2: The Book of the Dun Cow by Walter Wangerin Jr.

Paid
Advertisements

A fable about the forces of good and evil, where animals take on human-like roles in a battle for peace and justice.

The Book of the Dun Cow and The Kite Runner have similar features like none, but The Book of the Dun Cow lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama, Historical Fiction. The Book of the Dun Cow is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.3

Advertisement

Advertisements

3: Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende

Paid

Isabel Allende’s novel of love, adventure, and self-discovery set during the California Gold Rush, following a young woman’s quest for independence.

Daughter of Fortune and The Kite Runner have similar features like Historical Fiction, but Daughter of Fortune lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama. Daughter of Fortune is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.2

4: Hathor and the Prince by Tiana Laveen

Paid

A beloved fable by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry about a young prince’s journey through different worlds, offering wisdom on love, loss, and childhood wonder.

Hathor and the Prince and The Kite Runner have similar features like none, but Hathor and the Prince lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama, Historical Fiction. Hathor and the Prince is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.5

Advertisement

5: Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Paid

Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir of self-discovery and healing, chronicling her travels through Italy, India, and Bali in search of pleasure, spirituality, and balance.

Eat Pray Love and The Kite Runner have similar features like none, but Eat Pray Love lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama, Historical Fiction. Eat Pray Love is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.2

6: The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff

Paid

This philosophical book uses Winnie the Pooh as a metaphor to explain the basic principles of Taoism and living a balanced life.

The Tao of Pooh and The Kite Runner have similar features like none, but The Tao of Pooh lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama, Historical Fiction. The Tao of Pooh is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.4

Advertisement

7: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

Paid

A collection of poetic essays by Kahlil Gibran, offering philosophical insights on life, love, and human nature.

The Prophet and The Kite Runner have similar features like none, but The Prophet lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama, Historical Fiction. The Prophet is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.6

8: The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho

Paid

Paulo Coelho’s account of his pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago, blending adventure with reflections on personal growth and spirituality.

The Pilgrimage and The Kite Runner have similar features like none, but The Pilgrimage lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama, Historical Fiction. The Pilgrimage is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.1

9: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Paid

Hermann Hesse’s spiritual journey follows Siddhartha as he seeks enlightenment, exploring themes of self-discovery, spirituality, and inner peace.

Siddhartha and The Kite Runner have similar features like none, but Siddhartha lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama, Historical Fiction. Siddhartha is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.5

10: The Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Paid

A captivating story by Yann Martel about survival, faith, and the human spirit, as a young boy is stranded on a lifeboat with a tiger.

The Life of Pi and The Kite Runner have similar features like none, but The Life of Pi lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama, Historical Fiction. The Life of Pi is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.3

11: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

Paid

Gabriel García Márquez’s masterpiece of magical realism, depicting the rise and fall of the Buendía family across generations in a mythical town.

One Hundred Years of Solitude and The Kite Runner have similar features like Historical Fiction, but One Hundred Years of Solitude lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama. One Hundred Years of Solitude is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.6

12: The Book of Mirdad by Mikhail Naimy

Paid

A philosophical and mystical work that presents timeless spiritual teachings in the form of a conversation between a teacher and his disciples.

The Book of Mirdad and The Kite Runner have similar features like none, but The Book of Mirdad lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama, Historical Fiction. The Book of Mirdad is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.5

13: Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Paid

A parable by Richard Bach about a seagull’s desire to break free from conformity and discover the higher meaning of life.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Kite Runner have similar features like none, but Jonathan Livingston Seagull lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama, Historical Fiction. Jonathan Livingston Seagull is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.4

This book by Robin Sharma offers life lessons and spiritual wisdom through the story of a successful lawyer who finds inner peace.

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and The Kite Runner have similar features like none, but The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama, Historical Fiction. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.3

15: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Paid

Paulo Coelho’s spiritual novel follows Santiago, a shepherd, as he embarks on a journey to discover the meaning of life and personal fulfillment.

The Alchemist and The Kite Runner have similar features like none, but The Alchemist lacks the following features like Coming Of Age, Drama, Historical Fiction. The Alchemist is Paid while The Kite Runner is Unknown.

Rating: 4.7