‘The Kite Runner’-Khaled Hosseini’s poetic stroke upon friendship

Kathmandu: Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner is a powerful and emotional novel that delves into themes like friendship, betrayal, guilt, and redemption while also offering insight into Afghanistan’s culture and history.

The story of The Kite Runner centers on Amir, a privileged boy from Kabul, and his complex bond with Hassan, the son of his father’s servant.

Amir and Hassan are two loyal friends. Amir always wanted to win in the kite fight that takes place every year in Kabul, the capital city of Afganistan.

His loyal friend Hassan promises Amir that he will help him with everything. But later on, the Russians started a war in Kabul. The family of Amir was forced to leave the country. Amir and his father flee to America for a better future for Amir.

After a few years, Amir thought he should go back to Kabul under Taliban rule. There he got a shocking news and he started to find that one thing.

The Kite Runner, published on May 29, 2003, stands out for its heartfelt storytelling. Hosseini creates deeply human characters—imperfect but believable—and writes with a poetic style that remains accessible.

Afghanistan’s shifting landscape—from its peaceful days to life under the Taliban—gives the story historical weight, making Amir’s journey even more meaningful. Hosseini’s depiction of exile, the challenges of immigration, and the lingering impact of past choices is especially moving.

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The key betrayal that drives the plot is heartbreaking, and Amir’s path to make things right is both painful and touching.

Apart from Hosseni’s beautiful writing, the novel gives you a thrill throughout the reading. The story will make you keep thinking about what happens next.

One of my favorite parts of the book is when Amir asks Hassan, ‘Will you do anything for me?’. Hassan replies, ‘Yes, Amir.’ I am sure that this book will make you satisfied at the ending,

No doubt, “The Kite Runner” is a master piece from Hosseini. Although some critics feel parts of the story are overly dramatic or rely too much on coincidence, the emotional depth of the novel tends to make up for these points. However, if I have to rate it, I would give this book an 8 out of 10.

The thrilling journey starts with the artistic front page of The Kite Runner:

(Swapnil Rai is a student of Grade VIII at Malpi International School)