The Kite Runner - By Khaled Hosseini

“A man can’t count the times he’s hurt someone he loves. That’s part of what it means to be human.”

Here’s one of those rare books that stays with you—forever and always. I had first read The Kite Runner a few years back, probably in 2019, and even after all this time, I haven’t been able to forget it. I later found out that there’s a movie based on the book too, but I chose not to watch it. I didn’t want anything to disturb the powerful impact the book had on me and the way it made me feel back then. Just a few months ago, I came across the 20th anniversary edition and bought it instantly. And now, after reading it again, I find myself filled with the same emotions and thoughts all over again.

Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner is a powerful and emotional story about friendship, guilt, regeneration , and the deep bond between fathers and sons.

The story is set in Afghanistan and later moves to the United States. It talks about the life of Amir, a privileged boy, and his childhood friend Hassan, the son of their servant. Hassan is kind, brave, and truly devoted to Amir, while Amir often struggles with jealousy, fear, and the craving to gain his father’s approval.

Their childhood in Kabul, full of kite flying and innocent fun, is interrupted by one devastating incident that changes everything. Amir’s silence in a crucial moment haunts him for the rest of his life. As war arrives in Afghanistan and their paths are torn apart, the story shifts towards the pain of immigration, refugees, the longing for home, and the chance to face the past and make things right.

Hosseini’s writing is simple but filled with deep emotions. He brings Afghan culture to life, and the feelings of love, shame, and redemption are written with such honesty that they feel personal. They definitely make your eyes moist multiple times!

What touched me most was how the story shows that it’s never too late to try to fix what’s broken! Which we realise only when it gets too late; maybe not that late too at times :)

One of the most unforgettable lines in the book is, “For you, a thousand times over,” a beautiful reminder of Hassan’s pure, selfless love for Amir.

If you enjoy stories that are emotional, meaningful, and stay with you long after you close the book, The Kite Runner is a must-read.

“For you, a thousand times over.”

AS: Happy Reading! 😃

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