Kite Runner, a powerful and haunting novel by Khaled Hosseini, is an intimate account of family, friendship, betrayal and salvation. It tells the story of a boy who goes through many life-changing accounts and who does not have the courage to fix them. The main character, Amir, worries a great deal about living up to his father's expectations. The grueling fact that his father hated him and thinks he's a coward hurts him in many ways .He is constantly reminded about the differences between them, which in the end become similarities, making this book an experience like no other.
Baba (Amir's father) and Amir were different in many ways. For one, Baba was an athletic person. He played soccer and was an amazing wrestler. Rumor has it that he once wrestled a black bear with his bare hands (12). He attempted teaching Amir but it was obvious that he had not inherited a shred of athletic ability. He eventually tried making Amir a passionate spectator. It was soon clear that he had......
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