Played out on the world stage, a desperate battle to preserve the cultural heritage of Afghanistan spans Amir's life in Kabul and America. This internal struggle is the underlying theme of the novel, which spans Afghani history from the peaceful 70's to the repressive rule of the Taliban in the late '90s. Returned to his homeland at the request of an old family friend, the second challenge is equally perilous, and Amir recognizes the very real implications of his decision. That first failure dictates Amir's inner dialogue throughout his life, even in America, until he is offered another chance at personal redemption. Hiding behind the superiority of class, Amir chooses the path of least resistance, but the scar of betrayal cuts through his soul and never heals. The first time, a victim of his own arrogance, Amir fails his companion. Twice in his lifetime Amir is morally tested in his relationship with Hassan. Pashtuns, Amir enjoys the luxury of education, material comfort and a constant playmate, the son of his father's longtime Hazara servant, Hassan. Values tradition, blood ties and a deeply rooted cultural identity. The themes are universal: familial relationships, particularly father and son the price of disloyalty the inhumanity of a rigid class system and the horrific realities of war.Įarliest memories of life in Kabul are blessed with a cultural heritage that Khaled Hosseini's quietly powerful debut novel The Kite Runner fulfills the promise of fiction, awakening curiosity about the world around us, speaking truth as the lessons of history echo down the years.
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