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mdiana36's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
agut's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
isa_a_ster's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
urmi_272's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
karlin0336's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.5
Yep. This book is absolutely devastating. ☹️
The writing was so good, the characters were amazing, and the historical part of the book was facinating. The story was just as sad as everyone says it is. A few chapters in particular were hitting me very hard --- expect to cry while reading this.
Fair warning: there is quite a bit of cursing, some intense violence, and very difficult topics are dealt with.
The writing was so good, the characters were amazing, and the historical part of the book was facinating. The story was just as sad as everyone says it is. A few chapters in particular were hitting me very hard --- expect to cry while reading this.
Fair warning: there is quite a bit of cursing, some intense violence, and very difficult topics are dealt with.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Suicide attempt, Cursing, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Racism, and War
Minor: Infertility, Genocide, and Mental illness
issie_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
waqar's review against another edition
4.0
One of the most gripping stories I've read. Just loved it. It's written in a poetic sense. A must read for book lovers.
hannahcolechin22's review against another edition
5.0
"There are a lot of children in Afghanistan, but little childhood."
Khaled Hosseini’s ‘The Kite Runner,’ follows the life of a young boy, Amir, from Kabul Afghanistan, and the complicated relationship he has with his servant, Hassan. After witnessing a traumatic incident, Amir becomes haunted by his guilt and betrayal, and later flees Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion, and lives his life in the United States.
Amir was an infuriating yet excellent protagonist. His personal and moral development as a character was amazing and it was inspiring to see his profound transformation throughout the novel. Hassan’s character, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to change at all, and I mean that in a good way. Even in death, Hassan remains loyal, and I think it’s because his role as a servant in Amir’s family had such a long-lasting impact on him.
Another brilliant aspect of this book was the contrast Hosseini made between life in Afghanistan and life in America (1975-2004). The use of parallels really highlighted the specific cultural, social, and political differences between the countries – it was incredibly eye-opening.
Overall, an excellent book! It has it all: friendship, secrecy, emotion, betrayal, atonement, romance; the list is endless. I will never fully recover from reading this book and, to be honest, will probably never read it again for this reason.
Khaled Hosseini’s ‘The Kite Runner,’ follows the life of a young boy, Amir, from Kabul Afghanistan, and the complicated relationship he has with his servant, Hassan. After witnessing a traumatic incident, Amir becomes haunted by his guilt and betrayal, and later flees Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion, and lives his life in the United States.
Amir was an infuriating yet excellent protagonist. His personal and moral development as a character was amazing and it was inspiring to see his profound transformation throughout the novel. Hassan’s character, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to change at all, and I mean that in a good way. Even in death, Hassan remains loyal, and I think it’s because his role as a servant in Amir’s family had such a long-lasting impact on him.
Another brilliant aspect of this book was the contrast Hosseini made between life in Afghanistan and life in America (1975-2004). The use of parallels really highlighted the specific cultural, social, and political differences between the countries – it was incredibly eye-opening.
Overall, an excellent book! It has it all: friendship, secrecy, emotion, betrayal, atonement, romance; the list is endless. I will never fully recover from reading this book and, to be honest, will probably never read it again for this reason.