Review

The kite runner contains a fluctuated plot by the development of relationship between Amir and Hassan. Amir and Hassan are childhood playmates. They grew up together and run the kite together. Hassan shows his absolute loyalty to Amir thousand of time. In return, Amir is struggling with his sin that he betrayed Hassan and his loyalty. After Hassan’s leave, Amir came to America and got his marriage and respect within decades. In contribute of Rahim Khan , a father like friend, Amir and Hassan met up finally. Later on, Hassan died for his loyalty, and in the meantime, the truth of relationship between Amir and Hassan has been exposed. In order to atonement, Amir went all the way down to Afghanistan to find his nephew Sohrab, Hassan’s only son. However, to open a child’s heart is not easy. Amir has been tested as same as when Hassan was been tested. The kite is the key to open this door.

I like this novel very much. It brings me a new sight to Afghanistan. And I learn a lot of justification and the truth in like from Amir and Hassan. In addition, I enjoy fluctuated plots and character descriptions in the book.