Reviews tagging 'Child death'

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

58 reviews

ezrazoe4's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The author has a very easy-to-read writing style, and convey emotions without excess wording. I learnt much about the culture of Afghanistan and the plights that the people face, in their own land and out of it. Grief, regret, and guilt is constant throughout the book, which the author uses to create a powerful story.

Though, honestly, this book wasn't that impactful to me. It didn't make me feel emotional, it didn't have that big an impact on me as I was expecting it to. Perhaps this is because I had high expectations after hearing about all the good reviews. Now that I think about it, the protagonist is a really passive character, who doesn't really do much on his own. The writing was easy to follow, which I liked, but the story itself probably won't stick around in my head for long. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Bullying, Child death, and War

mon_ayy's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Sexual assault, and War

lovelyannalee's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, and War

nnguyen73's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Rape, Self harm, Death of parent, and War

megannoelle's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Islamophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

claudiamv's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Islamophobia, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail

leahrosiee's review against another edition

challenging dark sad slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Medical content, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Infertility

Minor: Child death, Infidelity, and Pregnancy

chandranolynne's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Infertility, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

rosevakili's review against another edition

challenging hopeful reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

I think I can officially say this is the best book I have ever read. Obviously I like different books for different reasons, but I have never been so moved when reading before. This book transported me and transformed me (I know that's cheesy but after reading this I don't have the capacity to care about being cheesy). You will definitely cry. The characters feel so real and vivid from the first description of them. Amir is such a fascinating protagonist. I LOVE HASSAN was the main sentence I said whilst reading this book. I will always love Hassan! The writing is immaculate. The world Hosseini creates is so immersive. Definitely a challenging book to read. I remember I tried to read it about 3 years ago and couldn't get past a certain scene (anyone who has read it will know what I am talking about.) I am so glad I came back to the book when I was ready though as it is truly exceptional. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Racism, Rape, Self harm, and Death of parent

rettasbookshelf's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Infertility, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail