Synopsis of The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner, the striking, heartbreaking story of an unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy Amir and the son of his father’s servant Hassan. Through several twists and turns, the novel shows Amir’s struggles throughout his life and how it made who he is today, living throughout the obstacles within Afghanistan such as racism and redeeming himself. Amir’s freindship with Hassan is soon torn when his conscience gets the best of him, which leads to him and his father fleeing to California. After living in California for quite a few years, he is called by a former friend who helps him piece together his past in order to fabricate a better future.