The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a powerful novel about friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against the changing history of Afghanistan. The story follows Amir, a boy from Kabul, whose close bond with Hassan is tested by a single, devastating act that haunts him into adulthood.

As Afghanistan is transformed by war and exile, Amir is given a chance years later to confront his past and seek forgiveness. Rich in emotion and cultural detail, The Kite Runner explores themes of guilt, loyalty, family, and the enduring search for atonement.