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jovanas_cloud's review against another edition
5.0
I finished this book at 3am. I cannot even explain how much of a grip this book has had on me while I was reading it. As someone who has almost no knowledge about Afghanistan, I must say this book introduced me a bit to the Afghan culture and traditions and made me realize how similar we are in regards to those aspects. I know many people find it boring or even cliched but I absolutely loved how everything was connected. I find it absolutely necessary for Amir's character development for his past to haunt him in his present and having to face his enemies as an adult.
The one thing that I loved the most about this book was the writing. I loved how we might be enjoying a heartfelt moment and the next sentence would totally crumble it down telling us about the present. For example, they're all having a laugh, and the next line would be and that was the last time we ever saw each other again, or three of those people were killed. I think it brought the rawness and hardship of life and war people experience. I found myself countless of times just tearing up or even sobbing because I'd remember what happened to each character and what made them act the way they did.
Honestly, I reckon this might be the best book I've ever read and I can definitely say it might even be my favorite book now.
The one thing that I loved the most about this book was the writing. I loved how we might be enjoying a heartfelt moment and the next sentence would totally crumble it down telling us about the present. For example, they're all having a laugh, and the next line would be and that was the last time we ever saw each other again, or three of those people were killed. I think it brought the rawness and hardship of life and war people experience. I found myself countless of times just tearing up or even sobbing because I'd remember what happened to each character and what made them act the way they did.
Honestly, I reckon this might be the best book I've ever read and I can definitely say it might even be my favorite book now.
readingraya's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
summerpeonies's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
stargirllxo's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so amazing. It really showed the emotional journey as a character and two sides of his life, one in Afghanistan and the other in America. It shows how he feels in the inside and how he acts all tough on the outside. I personally did not like the main character for his actions and I wondered why he would be so cruel in the beginning. It bothered me that we only got to see one perspective of the fight between the Hazaras and the Pashtuns. Obviously just having one side doesn't justify things that took place. It was a tragic, romantic and drama filled story that was so fun to read and I really appreciated the plot. All the events that happened to the characters broke my heart because I get too attached to characters but it was a great story overall and I highly recommend it.
clarebear2218's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
sarahthereadingaddict's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a heartwrenching story. However, it is also incredibly heart warming, the friendship between Hassan and Amir and they go through so much together. They are raised like brothers and the bond is tight. Will it remain as tight as another question.
It's a harrowing story of love and loss in so many different ways.
The description of the places they go together and separately is fascinating, really felt like I was in amongst the crowd or onlookers. This is the first of Hosseini's books I've read, and it's been on my bookshelf for so long, but I intend to read more, I really enjoyed the writing style.
This book is so sad and so real. The afterword is so good, there is a charity Khaled Hosseini set up to help fight the ongoing issues with refugees. It must be such a scary existence and this book really brings it all to life. In this day and age this shouldn't be happening, it's so sad. The Khaled Hosseini Foundation sounds incredible and with the poor people of Afghanistan and many other places in the world we need more people Khaled.
It's a harrowing story of love and loss in so many different ways.
The description of the places they go together and separately is fascinating, really felt like I was in amongst the crowd or onlookers. This is the first of Hosseini's books I've read, and it's been on my bookshelf for so long, but I intend to read more, I really enjoyed the writing style.
This book is so sad and so real. The afterword is so good, there is a charity Khaled Hosseini set up to help fight the ongoing issues with refugees. It must be such a scary existence and this book really brings it all to life. In this day and age this shouldn't be happening, it's so sad. The Khaled Hosseini Foundation sounds incredible and with the poor people of Afghanistan and many other places in the world we need more people Khaled.
allisooonk's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
read this initially in high school and didn't remember much, but it's such a good story and wrecked me as an adult. "for you, a thousand times over."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt, War, Sexual assault, and Xenophobia
dogandear's review against another edition
5.0
This book destroyed me. I don’t even remember what happened anymore, but the feeling of being completely and utterly distraught for weeks after I finished it is still so clear in my mind. I will never again read any book by this author because I remember this novel being so absolutely traumatic. I rue the day someone gave me their copy of this book.
sal3_mare's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
sunwaves's review against another edition
5.0
this book shattered my heart and mended it anew, a thousand times over.