A deep childhood friendship between Amir, son of a wealthy Kabul merchant, and Hassan, son of their household servant, is torn apart by jealousy and suspicion, and finally destroyed as the boys go their separate ways. Years later, in America, Amir determines to return to Kabul to make amends for a decision that has haunted his life. Husseini is a compelling storyteller and paints a vivid picture of Afghanistan before and during the Taliban rule.
(Jenny Freeman - bwl 29 April 2005 ) |
