Smartstudy English Guide The smartstudy® English guide to The Kite Runner is a valuable accompaniment to this compelling novel. The personal struggle of a young man to overcome his demons and atone for his past is interwoven with the devastation of the Russian invasion of Afghanistan and the subsequent rise of the Taliban. Themes of friendship, betrayal, loyalty and courage dominate a story that moves from the spices and chaos of Kabul to the opportunities of America. (ISBN: 9781864781014 - When referring to this item please quote our stock ID: 8229)