Reviews tagging 'Genocide'

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

133 reviews

astronautin's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Medical content

Moderate: War, Torture, Terminal illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, Pedophilia, Cancer, Child abuse, Genocide, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Miscarriage and Drug use

anastasia_okodure's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This is certainly up there among the best books I have read this year, and I am beyond grateful to have picked it up as a way to close 2023. The author has a magnificent way with words, invoking a multitude of emotions simultaneously.  A thought-provoking read with many profound quotations.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death, Murder, Suicide attempt, War, Violence, and Death of parent

Minor: Infertility, Genocide, and Pedophilia

caramelcopp's review against another edition

This book was really hard to read, and although I know it’s a beautiful and impactful story, I found the things described in it to be far too graphic for me. As someone who has experienced some of what is mentioned in this book, the beginning of chapter 7 was really difficult to read and due to recommendations from friends who had read more, I decided I couldn’t handle the lengths this book went. I was reading this for school and had to talk to my teacher and make an exception (and she is beyond amazing for being so accommodating with it) so this was not a light decision. However, if you can handle it, the writing is beautiful and impactful. It will be an experience to read for you and I recommend you to try it if you are able to tolerate what’s in it. Keep in mind the content warnings are understatements for the most part.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexism, Pedophilia, Genocide, Gaslighting, Rape, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Classism, Abandonment, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, War, Toxic friendship, and Bullying

chinchillafood's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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

Graphic: Rape, Genocide, Sexual assault, and Murder

sherenreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Gun violence, Death of parent, Rape, Xenophobia, Sexual assault, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, War, Violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Genocide, Cursing, and Bullying

not_funto's review against another edition

challenging 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Self harm, War, Death, Genocide, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, and Infertility

bookchatwithbeth's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Blood, Mass/school shootings, Violence, Child abuse, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pedophilia, Sexism, Death, and Suicide attempt

ellawebster's review against another edition

medium-paced

5.0

vivid, heart-wrenching, and impactful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Rape, and Adult/minor relationship

holee's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Misogyny, Suicide attempt, Genocide, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Racism, Child abuse, War, Torture, Pedophilia, Murder, and Mass/school shootings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Terminal illness, Sexism, Cancer, Bullying, Death of parent, and Child death

Minor: Toxic friendship and Infertility

mergwenthur's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense 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

Do not read this book if you are mentally ill 😭 ITS GOOD but man is it heart breaking 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, Murder, Death of parent, Grief, Gore, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Rape, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Suicide attempt, Xenophobia, Mental illness, War, Self harm, Suicide, and Violence