“I wanted to tell them that, in Kabul, we snapped a tree branch and used it as a credit card. Hassan and I would take the wooden stick to the bread maker. He'd carve notches on our stick with his knife, one notch for each loaf of naan he'd pull for us from the tandoor's roaring flames. At the end of the month, my father paid him for the number of notches on the stick. That was it. No questions. No ID.”
This novel delves into the complex relationship between two boys in Afghanistan, as it unfolds against the backdrop of political turmoil and personal tragedy. The story follows their lives, highlighting the impact of their choices and the consequences that follow. more
Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-American novelist, best known for his novel 'The Kite Runner,' which has become a global bestseller. The story, centered around themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption, has resonated with readers worldwide. Hosseini's works often focus on the history and culture of Afghanistan, as well as the complexities of human nature. more
“We should not allow our personal values to erode, even if others think we are peculiar.”
“There is no such thing as an evil genius, as evil in it's self is stupidity.”