Kite Runner

The book, "Kite Runner," by Khaled Hosseini is about a character named Amir. It is told in his point of view and it so well written the reader is able to feel the pain and the guilt. The story starts out as Amir as a child living in Afghanistan. The beginning is very cheerful and exciting, and at some parts it was funny, however, during the middle of Amir's childhood something tragic happens to Amir and his friend Hassan. After the event the relationship between him and Hassan was spreading further and further apart. Amir can't stand the tension between him and Hassan so he frames Hassan for stealing his expensive watch and some of his money. Hassan finally ends up leaving but that still doesn't give Amir closure.

Amir leaves Afghanistan because of the USSR invasion. He lives there for many years and follows his dream to become a writer. He has a wife and life in America is great, even though he does not see Hassan he still feels the guilty. He goes back to Afghanistan on a mission to find Hassan's son Sohrab.

Amir is very selfish and only thinks for himself.