Set in Afghanistan in 1975, The Kite Runner follows the journey of twelve-year-old Amir, who dreams of winning the local kite-fighting tournament with the unwavering support of his loyal friend, Hassan. But a tragic event on that fateful afternoon changes everything, setting Amir on a lifelong path of guilt and regret.
As war and political turmoil force Amir’s family to flee to America, he tries to build a new life. However, the shadows of his past remain, and he realizes that the only way to find peace and redemption is to return to a now war-torn Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
A powerful tale of friendship, loss, and the search for forgiveness, The Kite Runner is a deeply moving novel that has touched millions of readers worldwide.