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Biography Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-born American novelist and physician. Known for his deeply moving storytelling, he brings the pain, beauty, and complexity of his homeland to readers around the world. His debut novel, The Kite Runner, became a literary sensation upon release in 2003 and has since been translated into dozens of languages. Hosseini’s works often explore themes of redemption, exile, friendship, and the haunting effects of guilt and silence. Through his characters, he offers a window into Afghanistan’s history while telling timeless human stories.