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==**//The Kite Runner// by Khaled Hosseini ** == Spanning Afghan history from the final days of the monarchy to present day, //The Kite Runner// tells the story of a friendship between two boys, Amir and Hassan, growing up in Kabul. Both boys are raised in the same household, but grow up in different worlds. Amir is the son of a wealthy and renowned man, while Hassan, the son of Amir’s father’s servant, is a Hazara. Their entwined lives and fates mirror the eventual tragedy of the world around them. When the Soviets invade and Amir and his father flee the country for a new life in California, Amir thinks that he has escaped his past. However, he has trouble leaving the memory of Hassan behind him.

In order to appreciate the the novel, you may find it helpful to learn more about[|Afghanistan's Turbulent History]. Also check out this information from the [|Online News Hour] website.