Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner follows the story of Amir, a boy growing up in Kabul, Afghanistan, and his complicated friendship with Hassan, the son of his father’s servant. A traumatic event during their childhood creates guilt and shame that haunts Amir into adulthood. After years of living in the United States, Amir returns to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan seeking redemption and a chance to make things right. The novel explores themes of friendship, betrayal, guilt, redemption, and the impact of political and social change on personal lives, set against the backdrop of Afghanistan’s turbulent history.