THE KITE RUNNER by Khaled Hosseini
The kite Runner is the first novel by
Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini, published in 2003 by
Riverhead books. He worked as a medical Internist at Kaiser Hospital in
mountain view, California for several years before publishing the
kite Runner. In 1999, he learned through a news report that The
Talibhan had banned kite flying in Afghanistan, a restriction he found
particularly cruel. The news struck a personal cord for him as he had grown up
with this sport while living in Afghanistan. He was motivated to write a
25 page short story but it was rejected and then with the help of his editor he
finally wrote the Kite Runner which was on the top of Newyork's
best sellers for two years.
He is truly a gifted teller of stories. He has beautifully portrayed the afghan culture in and the political and economical tribulations faced by the society. the network Hassan's voice whispered in my head: "For you,a thousand times over".
The novel "The Kite Runner
" is set in Afghanistan, Kabul during the 1970's. It all
starts with a kite fighting tournament. Amir and Hassan are sure to
be the victors, when something tragic happens to Hassan and
from that day on their life would never be the same again.
Meanwhile the Russians invade Afghanistan
and blow off the flame from the burning candle. situations force
Amir's family to flee to America.Everything's changed in Afghanistan under the
Thaliban roof. Afghanistan is now in ruins,just dust and rubble everywhere.
But there is something he's been longing for his whole life:redemption, and there is still a way to be good again. Will he go for it?
The theme of this fiction is about the pain in guilt and the freedom in redemption.
This novel is remarkable. It is like a condensed history of Afghanistan, mixed with unude generosity, honesty and compassion. The idea of friendship shared between the two major characters Amir and Hassan is beautifully portrayed.
It is a passionate story of betrayal and
redemption and a searing spectacle of hard won salvation.
It is a rich piece of Afghan culture.
It is a rich piece of Afghan culture.
- Fragrance
