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space_bandit'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
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Homophobia and Infidelity
myriam_almonti'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
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
5.0
The Kite Runner follows Amir, a privileged Afghan boy growing up right before the Russian Invasion. The story spans both adolescence and adulthood, as well as in Afghanistan and the United States, revolving around the themes of friendship, love, guilt, and amendments. It’s been a while since a book made me think about my own life so deeply and care for characters like they are dear friends.
Besides the moving plot line and character development, I think the writing was my favorite part. The prose was incredibly stunning, which is always a happy bonus when I read:)
Overall, I will always recommend The Kite Runner, so pick it up if you are interested!
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Infertility, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, War, and Classism
Moderate: Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, and Pregnancy
lorriss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Addiction, Infidelity, Suicide, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism
leahrosiee'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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Medical content, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infertility
Minor: Child death, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
johannslauren15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Otherwise, very diverse and life-changing book I read.....
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cancer, Miscarriage, Sexism, Terminal illness, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and War
dannythestreet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Body horror, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Kidnapping, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal cruelty, Racial slurs, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
sankta_aleena'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
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Excrement, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abandonment and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use