This is as brief as I can write about the impact 'The Kite Runner' had in my life. Amir kept his promise to his nephew and saved Sohrab. This time, he does not betray Sohrab like he betrayed Hassan. There is someone Amir can rescue to clean his conscience, Hassan's son Sohrab who is his nephew.

SPOILER ALERT ! When in Afghanistan, Amir finds out Hassan passed away, and that Hassan is his half-brother. He decides to go back to Afghanistan, which is now under Taliban rule, hoping to get a shot at redemption. But Amir knows that one day he has to confront his mistake. It is tough to apologize when your action is not forgiven by your inner soul and you are too ashamed that you unravel in front of your own conscience. He decides to go back to Afghanistan after 27 years in America to change the mistake he made towards Hassan and redeem himself. You wonder why you could not remain friends forever.Īmir is in a similar situation, he knows he has betrayed his one and only friend. He/she was there for you during the school days, listening to your intimate secrets about your first crush, there to hold your hand and console you when no one was around.

Reminiscing about those days with the best friend we have lost contact with clinches your heart. We have been through the pain of a broken friendship. In Arabic Hassan (Hasuna) means to be good/beautiful. In stark contrast, we have Hassan who is like a ray of sunshine during winter. Reading along, you begin to understand that Amir is a dominating character envious and sometimes brutally dishonest in his friendship.

‘The Kite Runner’ explores the bonds of friendships, loyalty, and feelings of hatred, jealousy and being selfish. Amir and his father go to America, leaving Hassan and his father behind. Growing up during the political upheaval in Kabul, a pivotal moment in the book changes their friendship forever. It follows two major characters - Amir and Hassan. The book takes place in Kabul, Afghanistan in 1975. Though there are plenty of books I am fond of, my favorite is, ‘The Kite Runner’ by Khaled Hosseini. When you become friendly with books, it’s rare to feel lonely or in need of any one’s attention. It’s like an emotional roller coaster reading every line. When you read, you are not just turning random pages.

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