Tag: Books about Afghanistan

Khaled Hosseini’s “A Thousand Splendid Suns”

“A man’s heart is a wretched, wretched thing. It isn’t like a mother’s womb. It won’t bleed. It won’t stretch to make room for you.”
Khaled Hosseini, A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Plot Summary of Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner”

“The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini is a powerful and emotionally charged novel that follows the journey of Amir, a young boy from Kabul, Afghanistan, as he grapples with guilt, redemption, and the complexities of friendship and family. Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan’s tumultuous history, the story explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the