The Kite Runner 20th Anniversary Edition

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Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan in 1975, the story follows twelve-year-old Amir and his devoted friend Hassan as they prepare for a kite-fighting tournament. Their friendship is tested by a traumatic event that alters their lives forever. As political turmoil forces Amir's family to flee to America, he grapples with guilt and the quest for redemption, ultimately leading him back to a Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The narrative explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the longing for forgiveness.