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roasted_bean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Genocide, Rape, Sexual assault, War, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Gun violence
b3ttysbooks33'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
5.0
note: some people criticize the depictions of religion and politics, but I feel that because most of these controversial opinions come from characters who is clearly deeply flawed, the author leaves room for such issues to be discussed rather than dictating a specific narrative.
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Medical trauma, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Suicide, Terminal illness, War, Child death, Classism, Colonisation, Genocide, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Toxic friendship, Infertility, Islamophobia, Murder, Physical abuse, Violence, Death, and Suicide attempt
newdream'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
4.0
Graphic: Self harm, Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Rape
hedyharper'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
4.0
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Abandonment, Death, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Rape, Toxic friendship, Trafficking, Cancer, Racism, Infertility, Death of parent, Medical content, Xenophobia, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Child abuse, Ableism, Blood, Bullying, Classism, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Violence, Vomit, and War
Moderate: Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Infertility, Islamophobia, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Ableism
Minor: Infidelity, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Miscarriage, Confinement, Vomit, and Pregnancy
hymne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, and Violence
oliviajjones'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
4.75
Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Sexual violence, Racism, Vomit, Rape, Murder, Gun violence, War, and Genocide
caitlinm248'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
4.0
Graphic: Self harm, Rape, and Sexual assault
drashti_444'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, War, Trafficking, Toxic friendship, Self harm, Racism, Cancer, Murder, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicide attempt, and Sexual violence
richardiporter'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
4.0
CW: rape, sexual abuse, child abuse, murder, war etc
This book is not a pleasant experience. There is some redemption in it and there is value in perceiving the suffering depicted. It aligns with my understanding of the lives of many people in Afghanistan in many ways. It is well written and the audiobook is well read by the author.
I will likely not read or listen to it again.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Murder, Medical content, Blood, and Medical trauma
zophnieder's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Rape