The Kite Runner

In the book, the protagonist, Amir, learns the importance of loyalty and trust. Growing up in antebellum Afghanistan, he lives with his father and their two Hazra servants. The younger of the two, Hassan, is Amir’s best friend throughout his childhood. One day, Hassan gets into a fight with a bellicose, rebellious boy who is twice his age. Amir secretly witnesses the ordeal and does not stand up for Hassan, who badly needs his assistance. As a result of his cowardice, Amir has to live with the remorse of letting Hassan down until he is granted an opportunity to, “be good again”(192). Many years later, while Afghanistan is immersed in constant fighting, Amir’s father’s old business partner, Rahim Khan, calls him back to Afghanistan to complete a very perilous task. On the phone, Rahim Khan explains to Amir that he is very sick and requires his presence immediately. In Afghanistan, Rahim Khan sends Amir to rescue Hassan’s only son from the clutches of a rampant talib. This journey proves to be perilous for both Amir and Sohrab, Hassan’s son, and Amir’s mental toughness proves to be essential to his cause.

The Kite Runneris very interesting because Amir does not represent the typical hero. Instinctively, he is not brave, courageous, strong-willed, or a domineering. Amir’s unsatisfactory characteristics are outweighed by his ability to learn from his past experiences. His willingness to recount his previous wrongdoings gives him the motivation to pursue and uphold the safety of Sohrab. The Kite Runneris an inspiring novel because it forces the reality of living in war torn Afghanistan upon the reader, who, before reading the novel, may not be able to empathize with many, if any, of the characters in the book.

The Kite Runneris an excellent book for any reader who wishes to broaden their understanding of their life’s purpose. This novel will show its readers how they may interpret the meaning of the world around them by utilizing the perspectives of others. Anyone who enjoys reading adventurous, suspenseful, and fulfilling books will be satisfied after reading The Kite Runner.

BUY The Kite Runner

Related Posts