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bookswithgeorgia'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
4.75
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and War
kayleyc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Suicide attempt, Murder, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Rape, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infertility
tahsintries's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Grief, Suicide attempt, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, and Miscarriage
isabellamaria's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
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
anncatherine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i cannot talk about this book without tearing up.
“There is only one sin. and that is theft... when you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth.”
“It may be unfair, but what happens in a few days, sometimes even a single day, can change the course of a whole lifetime.”
“There are a lot of children in Afghanistan, but little childhood.”
"Children aren't coloring books. You don't get to fill them with your favorite colors."
“Time can be a greedy thing-sometimes it steals the details for itself.”
“I'm so afraid. Because I'm so profoundly happy. Happiness like this is frightening...They only let you this happy if they're preparing to take something from you.”
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, and War
Moderate: Self harm and Suicide attempt
Minor: Infertility and Vomit
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
claudiamv'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
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Islamophobia, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
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
chandranolynne'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: Cancer, Child death, Death, Infertility, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent