The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner — a powerful novel by Khaled Hosseini, first published in 2003, is a deeply emotional story about friendship, betrayal, guilt, and redemption set against the backdrop of Afghanistan’s changing political landscape.

The story follows Amir, a young boy from Kabul, and his close friend and servant Hassan, who is the son of his father’s servant. They share a love for kite flying, but one tragic incident during a kite-flying competition changes their lives forever.

Years later, after moving to the United States, Amir is haunted by guilt and returns to a war-torn Afghanistan to seek redemption and make amends for his past mistakes.

👉 Main Themes:

• Friendship and loyalty

• Betrayal and guilt

• Redemption and forgiveness

• The effects of war and displacement

👉 Author: Khaled Hosseini
👉 Published: 2003
👉 Genre: Historical fiction / Drama

💬 “For you, a thousand times over.” — The Kite Runner