The Kite Runner Cliff Notes was developed to provide The Kite Runner Cliff Notes to students as a study aid, it is not intended for cheating . Living with his wife among the community of Afghan exiles in San Francisco, Amir remains haunted by a shameful episode from his childhood—he betrayed the trust of Hassan, his playmate—and longs for the opportunity to make amends for his dishonorable behavior. The chance for redemption comes when Amir receives a phone call from a family friend exiled in Pakistan who informs him that the Taliban have executed Hassan and his wife. Their son must be rescued from a Kabul orphanage. Determined to find “a way to be good again,” Amir embarks on a dangerous journey back home to an Afghanistan transformed by the oppression of the Taliban. The Kite Runner Cliff Notes Since it was published (2003), The Kite Runner has been lavishly praised by the critics, captivated readers across the country, and climbed steadily up the bestseller lists. Hosseini’s debut is a moving, evocative novel that explores “all the great themes of literature and life” (Isabel Allende) and offers readers a sweeping overview of three decades of Afghan history.