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The Kite Runner

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The Kite Runner Review The book Kite Runner written by Khaled Hosseini a story of betrayal, redemption, and sacrifice, between two young boys Amir and Hassan. Starting in 1970s afghanistan in the two boys decide to compete in the local kite flying competition Winning The competition could be the only chance Amir has of winning his father's love he's been searching so long for, a series of events leads to war transforming afghanistan into a desolate place leading Amir and his father to flee to America leaving behind his childhood home and Hassan. The years go by in America Although they are not as wealthy as they were in Kabul they make a living selling odds and ends at local swap meets. Amir's guilt has followed him throughout out the

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