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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
sad
This was such a good story. Magnificent story telling. Everything had a purpose and I loved how everything came full circle towards the end. The main character did a lot of growing and became someone really great in the end.
emotional
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
challenging
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:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
An intense, raw novel about a childhood friendship and how it expands many years later based upon the decision made by both parties. I absolutely loved this novel and would recommend it to anyone. Though some parts may be a bit graphic, it is well worth it.
dark
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
what an intense and beautiful reflection on guilt, sacrifice, shame, and growth. there were moments in this book where the emotions of the characters felt exactly like my own — devastated, betrayed, hopeful. so many twists and turns, so much commentary on religion and self image. i loved it. i can definitely see why it’s a classic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, War
I liked this so much better than I anticipated I would. It was the story of a boy growing up in Afghanistan in the 70's before the Russians invaded. He finds out later in his life that the son of his father's servant, whom he betrayed as a young boy, is really his half-brother. He has a chance to redeem himself by rescuing Hassan's son, which he eventually does after some cowardly mishaps. I just kept wanting him to do the right thing and he just never could. It was very moving. it also showed a different viewpoint on the middle east - that not all middle-easterners are terrorists and that lots of middle easterners fear the Taliban. My favorite quote from this book is, "lifting him from the certainty of turmoil and dropping him into a turmoil of uncertainty."
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes