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emalderwood's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book was beautifully written, and a powerful expression of how war and the Taliban's regime in Kabul impacted two women with different backgrounds and hopes. The emotion and tragedy was captured with so much depth that I really wasn't sure I'd be able to finish this one. It's a hard read but an important one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Sexual violence, Violence, Misogyny, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Abortion, Miscarriage, and Sexual content
beasreads111's review against another edition
4.0
Another beautiful and heartbreaking read from Khaled Hosseini.
I love this author and the way his powerful storytelling does it all; keeps you hooked, teaches you about the devastating history of Afghanistan, and feel a deep empathy and sadness for the characters.
I love this author and the way his powerful storytelling does it all; keeps you hooked, teaches you about the devastating history of Afghanistan, and feel a deep empathy and sadness for the characters.
mar555m's review against another edition
5.0
[4.5 stars] “i dare allow myself to hope that you will knock on my door one more time and give me the chance to open it this time, to welcome you, to take you in my arms, my daughter as i should have done all those years ago but it is a hope as weak as my heart.”
sarahboudereads's review against another edition
5.0
I was expecting to love this, because this book found its way to me through a friend who went through similar things and told me to read it. I didn't expect to love it as much as I did. I hadn't read anything by Khaled Hosseini before and I was absolutely entranced by his ability to create three dimensional characters, to expose the reality of war without added shock value. It was humbling.
I will absolutely pick up something else by him and as someone who almost read exclusively from women and enby authors, this is not something I say lightly.
I will absolutely pick up something else by him and as someone who almost read exclusively from women and enby authors, this is not something I say lightly.
mshmshaya's review against another edition
4.0
it was not regret any longer but a sensation of abundant peace that washed over her .. And yet she was leaving the world as a woman who had loved and been loved back .. She was leaving it as a friend, a companion, a guardian. A mother. A person of consequence at last ..
No .. It was not so bad .. Miriam thought, that she should die this way .. Not so bad .. This was a legitimate end to a life of illegitimate belongings ..
No .. It was not so bad .. Miriam thought, that she should die this way .. Not so bad .. This was a legitimate end to a life of illegitimate belongings ..
ilino's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
oldsajid2's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Khaled hosseini tries different things in this novel, but i think he failed to lead a multiple characters at a time. He tries to develop a story on emotions and he somehow did. But he tries to add some sexuality and that was not good enough I think. In the middle of the book he leave the min character behind thoroughly and introduce some new names that was disappointing. And I think the story must've been short.
crystalmidnightmumslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
It’s a gift to write a book on heartbreaking and challenging topics in a way that humanises such a horrific experience that is very real with stories often untold. A must read for all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Death, Violence, Torture, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Grief, Murder, and Genocide
vishal_moorthy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
lenafae's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25