by Khaled Hosseini
Published 2020
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'Devastating' Daily Telegraph 'Heartbreaking' The Times 'Unforgettable' Isabel Allende 'Haunting' Independent Afghanistan, 1975: Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to shatter their lives. After the Russians invade and the family is forced to flee to America, Amir realises that one day he must return to Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.
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British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Terry Davies offers a warm, mature, and reflective tone, perfectly capturing the adult Amir's sense of regret and longing while also conveying depth and resolve.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Romero's warm, grounded storytelling with reflective emotional depth and quiet strength aligns well with Amir's journey of self-reflection and search for redemption.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Spartan is a calm, grounded baritone ideal for reflective long-form nonfiction. Its measured pacing and restrained emotional weight align with the adult Amir's serious and melancholic tone.”
Canadian · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Meditative
“Toren offers a soft, warm, and intimate tone, suitable for the personal and reflective nature of the narrator's thoughts.”
Indian · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Vikram S provides a warm, intimate, and reflective tone, making the narration personal and drawing listeners into Amir's deep monologue.”
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Amir's loyal and innocent childhood friend. His voice should convey unwavering trust, a gentle spirit, and youthful earnestness.
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Relaxed
“Ryan Quin's gentle, calm boy's voice with a soft, soothing tone perfectly conveys Hassan's innocence, unwavering trust, and youthful earnestness.”
Canadian · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Meditative
“Toren's soft, warm, and intimate tone can effectively portray Hassan's gentle and trusting nature, albeit with a slightly more mature underlying presence.”
Also recommended for: Rahim Khan
Indian · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Vikram S offers a warm, intimate, and expressive tone suitable for Hassan's gentle spirit and loyalty, with a youthful touch without being overtly child-like.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Dorian Noir, though deep, is described as gentle and warm, which could represent Hassan's kind heart and loyal disposition.”
Also recommended for: Baba
Amir's imposing and deeply respected father, a man of strong principles and presence. His voice commands authority, tempered by moments of gruff affection.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Atlas offers a deep, rich, and authoritative voice with a commanding yet trustworthy presence, perfectly suiting Baba's imposing nature and strong principles.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Dorian Noir's deep, warm, and velvety voice conveys authority while also possessing a gentle charm, capturing Baba's commanding presence tempered by gruff affection.”
Also recommended for: Hassan
Received Pronunciation · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Keith Muoki provides a warm baritone with grounded authority and a confident, serious demeanor, suitable for Baba's respected and principled character.”
Also recommended for: Rahim Khan
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Spartan is a calm, grounded American baritone with authoritative presence, suitable for Baba's strong principles and serious demeanor.”
Also recommended for: Rahim Khan
The cruel and sadistic antagonist. His voice should project menace, arrogance, and a chilling sense of calculated cruelty, evolving from a bully's sneer to a dangerous man's threat.
Indian · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Lavish's intense, dramatic, and bold tone is excellent for portraying Assef's menacing presence and evolving cruelty, from bully to dangerous threat.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Reginald's dark, malevolent, and intensely smooth voice with a cold, intelligent menace is an ideal match for Assef's cruel, sadistic, and arrogant character.”
Baba's wise and compassionate friend, a mentor figure to Amir. His voice is calm, gentle, and deeply empathetic, conveying sagacity and quiet strength.
New Zealand · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Mikael's deep, mature voice with a scholarly and compassionate tone, described as a wise mentor or father figure, perfectly embodies Rahim Khan's sagacity, gentleness, and empathy.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Spartan offers a calm, grounded baritone with measured pacing and restrained emotional weight, ideal for Rahim Khan's wise, quiet strength and empathetic demeanor.”
Also recommended for: Baba
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Romero's warm, grounded storytelling with reflective emotional depth and quiet strength aligns well with Rahim Khan's role as a wise and compassionate mentor.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Terry Davies offers a warm, mature voice with a calm, grounded delivery and natural authority, fitting Rahim Khan's sagacity and reassuring presence.”
Canadian · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Meditative
“Toren is a 'Soft, slow, and relaxing with a warm intimate tone,' capturing Rahim Khan's gentle, calm, and empathetic demeanor.”
Also recommended for: Hassan
Received Pronunciation · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Keith Muoki's calm, grounded authority with compassionate coach energy aligns well with Rahim Khan's empathetic and wise persona, offering quiet strength.”
Also recommended for: Baba