Reviews

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

dwest1109's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

ultimatekate's review against another edition

5.0

This book was so moving. Unfortunately, it's not the most uplifting story, but Afghanistan doesn't have the most uplifting history. I learned a lot about Afghan culture, about the Taliban, and about friendship.

krissshto's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

amallard's review against another edition

dark

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

natimat's review against another edition

5.0

I loved it

emilyeliz's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

andyblack97's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

intro_03's review against another edition

5.0

Great book and emotional and tragic story.

thepetitepunk's review against another edition

4.0

I'm definitely many years late to reading The Kite Runner but I'm so glad I did. It's been a long time since I've genuinely cried while reading a book, but The Kite Runner did it for me.

And oddly...I just don't have much to say about it.

But I do think my loss for words stems from the fact that I had no idea what The Kite Runner was about when I started it, and ended up being completely moved by it. Hosseini's writing is so vivid, his characters so real and flawed, and his themes so wonderfully executed. This is the kind of story where you feel like you're living these events through the characters.

If you can stomach the incredibly graphic violence and emotional pain, then I strongly recommend this book. My only complaint is the absolute overload of pain and tragedy...however, I can't complain that much because Hosseini is depicting a reality I have not faced. I wanted a bit more hope and relief, but I do understand Hosseini's choice not to sugarcoat things or make the ending unrealistic for the sake of neatly wrapping up his tale.

Harrowing, but beautifully done.

lime_soda's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75