This is Khaled's first novel and also the first novel
published in English by an Afghan. It's a universal tale of friendship,
redemption and profound hope. The story is plotted in Kabul in Afghanistan,
where two young boys, Amir and Hassan stay in a lavish house. Amir is the son
of a renowned merchant while Hassan is the son of their servant. Amir has lost
his mother on birth while Hassan's mother had fled from home leaving behind her
husband and young son. Each year, it was a tradition for the Afghan community
to hold a kite festival during winters. Amir was an incredible kite flyer while
Hassan was the best kite runner. During the festival, Hassan gets caught by a
sociopathic bully who beats and rapes Hassan. Years later, Amir and Soraya get
married and fail to have kids. Be receives a call from Rahim Khan who tells
Amir of the unfortunate shooting of Hassan and his wife but that their son is
now in an orphanage. Amir then decides to adopt his son.
This is the story of two children whose life changes
drastically due to a small incident. This is a perfect tale of tragedy which
shows the love and loyalty of Hassan towards Amir. The book also highlights the
miserable living conditions and violence in Kabul.
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