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hannahlnj's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
We analysed this in high school, and it’s still one of my favourites. Such an amazing book
hrgisahero's review against another edition
3.5
Unlikeable but real main character, too much guilt, too much sad always without a balance
joebertx's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
arijitnag's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.0
rgd1004's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
fruitsaladsk's review against another edition
emotional
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 book is an absolute masterpiece, I have never read something so beautiful before in my life, not only is it educational and eye opening, it is also so real and emotional. I’ve learned so much and I can’t even begin to express how emotional it was. I highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, Islamophobia, Sexual assault, Racism, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Sexual violence
mrs_tea's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful. Took me a little while to identify with the characters as they lived a childhood so far from my own, but the story was riveting. Tradgic. Beautiful.
deanneestelle's review against another edition
5.0
This book was incredible. It provided a beautiful and harrowing look into Afghan culture, and a hauntingly real depiction of unhealthy relationships, betrayal, guilt, and redemption. The characters were superbly written, with very complex relationships and motivations. The plot seemed odd at first, but then tied together perfectly in the end. The way it ended, coming full circle (in ways I won't describe due to spoilers), was perfect. This is not the type of book I normally pick up, but I'm glad my comp teacher made me read it.
senquezada29's review against another edition
5.0
The descriptors of this book "powerful," "haunting," riveting,"unforgettable," etc.) are all accurate. The story does have some weaknesses, and at times the writer's inexperience is obvious, but the story is just powerful. The accuracy of the male psyche and their faulty ways of addressing relationships, emotions, masculinity, sexuality, culture, trauma, etc. paint a deep and relatable picture. I highly recommend.
petrock28's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5