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In 1975, Amir is 12 years old. He lives a comfortable life in Kabul with his father, Baba. Their relationship isn’t always an easy one, and Amir longs for his father’s approval. Amir and Baba are a family of two – Amir’s mother died during childbirth. However, they also have a close relationship with Ali and Hassan, the father and son who live in the house at the end of the garden. Hassan is Amir’s best friend. However, both boys are aware that their social status is not the same – Hassan is the son of Amir’s father’s servant. They also have different ethnicities. Amir is Pashtun, the majority ethnic group in Afghanistan. Hassan is Hazara, an ethnicity that often faces discrimination. Despite these differences, the boys are very close. They spend a lot of time together, often flying kites and taking part in tournaments. Hassan is the “kite runner” – the one who runs after fallen kites. Hassan is a loyal, devoted friend. He tells Amir he would do anything for him. But one day, Amir’s lo

In 1975, Amir is 12 years old. He lives a comfortable life in Kabul with his father, Baba. Their relationship isn’t always an easy one, and Amir longs for his father’s approval. Amir and Baba are a family of two – Amir’s mother died during childbirth. However, they also have a close relationship with Ali and Hassan, the father and son who live in the house at the end of the garden. Hassan is Amir’s best friend. However, both boys are aware that their social status is not the same – Hassan is the son of Amir’s father’s servant. They also have different ethnicities. Amir is Pashtun, the majority