Khaled Hosseini was born on march 4 1965 at Kabul in Afgansitan.He is an American Afganistan novelist,He completed his Bachelor's in Biology from santa clara university and MD from university of California San Diego.He is known for his novel kite runner.He was appointed as UNHCR goodwill envoy in 2006.As he travelled to refugee camps and supporting displaced people. He established his own foundation named TKHF funds grantees who provide humanitarian relief and shelter to families, economic opportunity for women, and healthcare and education for children in Afghanistan.The Kite Runner is the debut novel by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini. It was his first novel. It was the heartbreaking story of an unlikely friendship between Amir, a Pashtun boy, and Hassan, a Hazara boy. Set initially in Kabul, the story depicts the city as a place where humanity thrives. The novel is dedicated to the children of Afghanistan.

Amir and Hassan are close friends who love to fly kites, a prominent tradition in Kabul. However, the two boys come from very different backgrounds: Hassan is a Hazara and the son of a servant, while Amir is a Pashtun from a wealthy, educated family.

Amir and his father has no bonding he were treated as a bookish person who can do nothing.Although Hassan seems like very Smart boy.Amir is also educated .Amir had lost his mother when he was born.Hassan and his father get teased by people in kabul because of their features such as their flat nosed.Amir’s father is more kind to Hassan all the time when he see him.The people in kabul had a respect over Baba as he wealthy also he is running an orphanage.Baba also advice to Amir not to trust Bearded idiots, Baba’s most famous philosophical advice is that there is only one sin: theft. According to him, every other sin is a form of stealing. When someone lies, they steal another person’s right to the truth; when someone kills, they steal a life; and when someone cheats, they steal fairness. Baba strongly believes in honesty and integrity, and he often shares this idea with Amir to shape his moral understanding.

Amir has a deep love for reading books. He often reads not only his own books but also those belonging to his mother. Reading becomes an important part of his daily life, and it helps him develop his imagination and creativity. Amir also enjoys sharing his reading with Hassan. He frequently reads stories aloud to Hassan, who listens carefully and with great interest, even though Hassan cannot read himself. These moments strengthen the bond between them and create a special connection through storytelling.

In addition to reading, Amir enjoys writing his own stories. Writing allows him to express his thoughts and emotions, and it becomes one of his favorite activities. Amir especially loves reading classic Persian poetry, exciting adventure stories, and Western literature. He often explores books from Baba’s collection, spending long hours immersed in different worlds created by authors and poets.Among Amir’s favorite stories is the Shahnamah, particularly the tragic tale of “Rostam and Sohrab,” which deeply moves him. He is also fascinated by the poetry of great Persian poets such as Rumi, Hafez, and Saadi. These writers have great influence on his passion for literature and storytelling. Baba tells his friend Rahim Khan, "A boy who won't stand up for himself becomes a man who can't stand up to anything".Baba struggles to relate to Amir because Amir does not possess the strong, masculine qualities that Baba values. Baba is a bold, confident man who believes in courage and strength, while Amir is more sensitive and interested in reading and writing. Because of this difference, Amir often feels that he disappoints his father. He also believes that he is the cause of his father’s greatest loss, since his mother died while giving birth to him. This thought makes Amir feel guilty and distant from Baba.

Amir believes that the only way to finally earn Baba’s love and approval is by winning the local kite-fighting tournament. In Kabul, kite fighting is a very popular winter event where boys compete to cut down each other’s kites. Amir hopes that if he wins the tournament, Baba will finally be proud of him.

One day, the much awaited kite tournament takes place. Hassan, Amir’s loyal friend and servant, is more talented than Amir in kite flying and especially skilled in kite running, which means chasing and retrieving the kites that are cut down during the competition. Hassan supports Amir throughout the tournament and helps him fly the kite successfully. With Hassan’s help and determination, Amir manages to cut the last kite’s string and wins the competition. When he wins, Baba finally shows pride in him, which makes Amir extremely happy.

However, not everyone supports the friendship between Amir and Hassan. One of them is Assef, a cruel boy in their neighborhood. Assef leads a small gang of bullies in Kabul, which includes his friends Wali and Kamal. Whenever they meet Hassan and Amir, they often tease and threaten them. Assef insults Hassan by mocking his father and by making fun of his ethnic background. Hassan belongs to the Hazara community, and because of this, Assef treats him with hatred and discrimination. He repeatedly tells Amir to stay away from Hassan because he believes that Amir should not associate with a Hazara.

Hassan is often afraid of Assef and his gang because of their cruelty. Despite this fear, Hassan remains loyal to Amir. After the kite-fighting competition, Hassan runs to retrieve the final cut kite for Amir.But at that time Asssef and his gang surrounded by him and it became the tragedy of hassan and amir’s life.Assef told when they didn’t give them the kite they will punish.Assefy brutally raped hassan.Amir went for searching hassan also this but had did nothing.After the assault, the lifelong bond between Amir and Hassan is shattered by a cycle of silence, guilt, and eventually drives them apart forever.To clear his own conscience, Amir framed Hassan for theft, and despite Hassan’s final act of loyalty in falsely confessing, Ali decided to leave the house forever.Hassan eventually marries, has a son named Sohrab, and lives a simple life. He is later murdered by the Taliban while defending Baba’s old house.. He is later murdered by the Taliban while defending Baba’s old house.Amir learns that Hassan was actually his half-brother. He returns to Afghanistan to rescue Sohraba and fight with Assef who joins Taliban later.Hosseini depicts Afghanistan’s transition from a 1970s "Golden Age" of vibrant culture into decades of war following the Soviet invasion in this book.

The Kite Runner is more than just a story about war; it is about human nature and the choices we make. To me, Hassan was the true heart of the book. Even though the story is about Amir, it was Hassan’s loyalty and strength that made me feel the most. Reading about him made me think about my own life and the kind of person I want to be.

Hassan was incredibly selfless. Even though he was treated as a servant and looked down upon, he stayed kind. When he said, "For you, a thousand times over," it showed a level of devotion that is hard to find. It made me look at my own friendships and ask myself if I am a brave friend or if I only look out for myself.

The difference between Hassan and Amir is painful to read. Amir was a coward when his friend needed him most, and that moment changed everything. Watching him suffer from guilt for many years was a big lesson for me. I promised myself right then that I would never be like Amir. I decided that I will never betray a friend or turn my back on someone who trusts me. Hassan’s suffering was very sad, and it made me feel a strong responsibility to be a better person.

Hassan’s life was heartbreaking. He spent his life helping others, only to be treated poorly by the people he loved. It was hard to read about how unfair his life was. However, that sadness is what makes the book so powerful. Because I cared so much about Hassan, I really wanted to see Amir try to make things right.

In the end, I was moved by how Amir tried to fix his mistakes. It took him a long time and a dangerous trip back to Kabul, but he tried to "be good again" by saving Hassan’s son. It reminded me that even if we make big mistakes, we can still change if we are brave enough to try. This book taught me that loyalty is a choice we make every day, and it is never too late to try to do the right thing.