Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

127 reviews

zrazaq's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective tense fast-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

Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, War, and Pedophilia

b3ttysbooks33's review against another edition

informative reflective sad tense fast-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

This book is not only a relatable, emotional story about regret, but also a haunting and impactful insight into the tragic historical and ongoing conflict in Afghanistan.

note: some people criticize the depictions of religion and politics, but I feel that because most of these controversial opinions come from characters who is clearly deeply flawed, the author leaves room for such issues to be discussed rather than dictating a specific narrative.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Medical trauma, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Suicide, Terminal illness, War, Child death, Classism, Colonisation, Genocide, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Toxic friendship, Infertility, Islamophobia, Murder, Physical abuse, Violence, Death, and Suicide attempt

hezaasan's review

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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

4.0

I somehow missed this one when it first came out and became a sensation. A friend of mine encouraged me to read it but was unwilling to part with their three autographed copies, so I started hunting for it in bookstores. After three months of failing to find it on any Barnes and Noble or Schulers bookshelf, I finally renewed my library card, et voila, numerous copies were at my disposal. All I can say is, despite one specific plot point that was a wee bit too convenient and more than a little action flick hence out of place, I understand the desire to make sure this book is consumed. A powerful, tragic yet hopeful, darkly informative work such as this deserves it 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War, Sexual violence, and Physical abuse

quinn24's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative 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

This was a painful read, and I mean that as big compliment. I really don’t know much at all about Afghanistan’s history or culture and I think I learnt a lot from this, and am interested in learning more, which I really love when a book does that for me. The characters all feel very human, and complex. Amir is an interesting protagonist, he makes some really bad decisions that hurt people in a terrible way but I also feel the need to defend him, and I think his arc was very well done. This novel is imbued with a deep sense of grief. Grief of a childhood, of innocence, of loved ones, and of a homeland. It’s emotional whiplash tied up in beautiful writing and narrative structure. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Rape, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Death, Sexual assault, Blood, Bullying, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Cancer, Terminal illness, Violence, Vomit, Hate crime, Infertility, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent

Moderate: Gun violence, Misogyny, Classism, Murder, and Pedophilia

Minor: Genocide, Alcohol, Cursing, Suicide, and War

kibiiiariii's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny informative reflective sad tense slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Violence, Hate crime, Animal cruelty, Infidelity, Grief, Racial slurs, War, Infertility, Police brutality, Torture, Bullying, Death of parent, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Animal death, Cancer, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Blood, Islamophobia, Domestic abuse, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Death, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Xenophobia

anh_read's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense slow-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Torture, Trafficking, War, Sexual assault, Death, Child abuse, Genocide, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, and Rape

cradman's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Death of parent, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Death, Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, and Self harm

amandaantonitti's review against another edition

informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, War, Death, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Violence, Bullying, Child death, Classism, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Islamophobia, Xenophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Grief, Hate crime, Blood, Death of parent, Rape, and Religious bigotry

alvos98's review against another edition

dark hopeful sad fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual assault

celticthistle's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Child abuse, Vomit, Sexual violence, Grief, Animal death, Blood, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content