The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Author Biographical Information can be found:
A) In Global Issues in Context. Type in the search term 'Khaled Hosseini'.
B) In Gale Virtual Reference Library, type the search term 'Khaled Hosseini', and select ENTIRE DOCUMENT.
C) The author's, Khaled Hosseini, official website.
Information on the Hazara Tribe can be found at:
D) Cool Planet Webpage on Afghanistan at will give you information on history, geography and environment, people and society.
E) This article from Afghan Magazine at discusses the historical background and sociopolitical themes found in The Kite Runner.
F) Ethnic Groups of Afganistan will help you find information on specific ethnic groups including the Hazaras.
G) Country Studies has great information on just the Hazaras.
For information on the history of Afghanistan try:
H) In the Alberta Learning Resources select History Centre and they have outstanding information on the history of Afganistan. Use the following search terms: Afghanistan history, Islam and world, Jihad, Taliban
I) National Geographic has information on understanding Afghanistan.
J) Also try Afghanistan Online for even more information.
K) Nation master also has some great material.
For information on the movie, including reviews and adaptations please check out:
L) The official Kite Runner movie site.
M) For Roger Ebert's review type in Kite Runner in the search box.
N) Check out what everyday people thought at Rotten Tomatoes.