The Kite Runner
There is a way to be good again.
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A deeply personal story of redemption and betrayal set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's turbulent history, exploring how childhood cowardice haunts adulthood and whether atonement is possible.
After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.
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