'The Kite Runner' Facts: A Novel By Khaled Hosseini
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'The Kite Runner' is a beautiful book written by Khaled Hosseini, a well-known Afghan-American author.
'The Kite Runner' was published in 2003 by Riverhead Books. Amir, a little child from Kabul's Wazir Akbar Khan region, is the main character of the story.
The story develops against a background of unrest events, beginning with the fall of the Afghanistan monarchy, continuing with the Soviet invasion, the refugee exodus to Pakistan and the United States, and climax with the rise of the Taliban dictatorship.
Director Eric Rose said he was lured into the narrative by the 'themes of betraying your best friend for the love of your father,' which he compared to Shakespearean literature when adapting 'The Kite Runner' for the stage. 'The Kite Runner' was also adapted as a motion picture in 2007 by the same name.
Characters Of 'The Kite Runner'
Hosseini has stated that 'The Kite Runner' is a novel about a father and son relationship. During the writing process, Hosseini became interested in this theme.
Ali is Baba's family's lifetime servant. Ali is a member of the oppressed Hazara ethnic community, who has historically lived in the hilly Hazajarat area of Afghanistan.
'The Kite Runner' novel's protagonist is Amir. Amir was raised by his father in Kabul, Afghanistan, after being born into a rich Pashtun household.
Hassan, Ali's son, works as a servant in Baba's house and is roughly the same age as Amir.
Flying kites was a way for Amir and Hasan to get away from the horrifying reality they were living in. For much of the novel, Khaled Hosseini stated that the character of Amir is a dislikable coward who failed to come to the assistance of his closest friend Hassan.
Rahim Khan, Baba's business associate. Rahim Khan connected Amir to Farid, a driver and guide from Peshawar, Pakistan. He transports Amir to Kabul, Afghanistan, to save Hassan's kid, Sohrab.
Amir meets and marries Soraya, a young Afghan woman, in the United States. She eloped with an Afghan partner in Virginia before meeting Amir, which made her ineligible for marriage in Afghan culture.
Movie Vs. Novel
When Amir fails to help Hassan as he is being assaulted by Assef, there is a similarity between the book and the film. Amir's responsibility of caring for Sohrab in America while suffering injuries is another such incident. Afghan American readers were outraged by the image of Pashtuns as rulers and Hazaras as subjugated.
While the film received generally excellent reviews but the depiction of ethnic tensions sparked anger in Afghanistan. One notable difference is that Hassan in the film does not have a cleft lip, but he does in the book.
Awards Won By 'The Kite Runner'
After being published in paperback, 'The Kite Runner' became a best-seller and was widely discussed in book clubs. It spent almost two years on the New York Times bestseller list, distributing over seven million copies in the United States.
Other awards won by the novel include Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers Award, Literature to Life Award, Alex Award, Boeke Prize, and many more. Following its publication, numerous adaptations were made, several theatrical performances, and a graphic novel.
Message/Moral
Khaled Hosseini stated that the book's common themes of friendship, betrayal, remorse, forgiveness, and the uneasy love between fathers and sons are universal rather than specific to Afghanistan. The book is written in such a way that it was able to connect with readers from many walks of life.
We all make errors, large ones included, such as violating someone's confidence. Those blunders make good people feel guilty. They perform a fantastic job to compensate for their guilt. As a result, genuine redemption occurs when guilt turns to good. God forgives everyone in the end.
FAQs
Why is 'The Kite Runner' so important?
Because the brutality and treachery wreaked upon the country are mirrors of the events that occur to the major characters, the backdrop of Afghanistan is particularly significant to the storyline of the novel.
Why is it called 'The Kite Runner'?
This is because kite-fighting is a crucial plot point in the novel. The two protagonists, Amir and Hassan, compete in a local kite-fighting tournament at the outset of the novel.
What is the central message of 'The Kite Runner'?
The major lesson of 'The Kite Runner' is that past misdeed can be forgiven.
Is 'The Kite Runner' based on a true story?
No, it's not based on a real story.
Was 'The Kite Runner' made into a movie?
Yes, it is made into a film by the same name, released in 2007.
Does 'The Kite Runner' have a sequel?
No, this movie, unfortunately, does not have a sequel.
Is 'The Kite Runner' hard to read?
This is not a book for those who are easily frightened. It's a touch violent at times, and the language and material expertise are such that readers would be doubtful. More mature teenagers, on the other hand, can learn important things.
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