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tkivinen's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.25
Hosseini is an amazing storyteller and although I've never visited the Middle East he managed to paint a lively picture of past and present Afghanistan.
Will definitely read his other books too.
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Self harm, and Rape
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Infertility, Chronic illness, Xenophobia, Blood, Violence, Child death, Vomit, Sexism, Cancer, Pedophilia, Animal cruelty, Alcohol, Terminal illness, Racism, Mass/school shootings, Genocide, Child abuse, Addiction, Racial slurs, War, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Hate crime, Grief, Animal death, Gun violence, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Torture
caramelcopp's review against another edition
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
sherenreads's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Murder, Gun violence, Death of parent, Rape, Xenophobia, Sexual assault, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, War, Violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Genocide, Cursing, and Bullying
lucyjxwkes's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, War, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Torture
Moderate: Hate crime, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Suicide, Medical content, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Bullying, Islamophobia, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Misogyny, Murder, Racial slurs, Self harm, Trafficking, Sexism, Medical content, and Slavery
sagelikesscats's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Toxic friendship, Violence, Religious bigotry, Cancer, Suicide attempt, Grief, and Rape
Moderate: Classism, Racial slurs, and Torture
Minor: Antisemitism
sylmfox's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Slavery, War, Child death, Rape, Bullying, Hate crime, Murder, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault
bigteo's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
However, the last arc was a bit of a slog for me personally due to how depressing it was. Keep in mind I read the last half of the book in a single sitting tho.
I actually did like how the protagonist was unlikeable because it’s not something I often see in books. The outrage at some of his actions means I was emotionally invested (even if it was through anger) with what the character would do next.
But yeah would recommend it tbh just check trigger warnings because it gets very dark and heavy at parts.
Graphic: Animal death, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic friendship, Suicide attempt, Death, Gun violence, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Racial slurs, Death of parent, Blood, Cancer, Chronic illness, Pedophilia, Murder, War, Violence, Classism, Self harm, and Medical content
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Infertility, Miscarriage, Genocide, Hate crime, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
lily_eames's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, War, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
audiem's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Rape, Racial slurs, War, Sexual harassment, Racism, and Vomit
weepingstones's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death of parent, Murder, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, War, Violence, Death, Torture, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Infidelity, Infertility, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, and Terminal illness
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, and Classism