The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner: Genre 1 key example

Genre
Explanation and Analysis:

The Kite Runner fits primarily into the genre of historical fiction. This is because the novel tracks the political upheaval in Afghanistan over several decades. Amir’s story follows real historical events such as the fall of the Afghan monarchy, the Soviet invasion and occupation of Kabul, and the rise of the Taliban regime afterward.