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madisonw04's review against another edition
5.0
The writing is brilliant. This story is beautiful and gut wrenching. Brought to tears several times. Highly recommend.
janel1994's review against another edition
5.0
I could not put this book down. I read it while I was on vacation in Italy and I would get back to my hotel each night exhausted and then stay up reading this book. The writing is outstanding and transported me to a whole other world.
darbileigh's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely a wonderful book and incredible story. I can't believe it took me so many years to finally read this. I cried. I will buy my own copy and share this with everyone I know.
jlamley's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
svetlana_db's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
wani0187's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
jmfjump's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
It’s a good story about redemption. I really like the imagery from Amir’s childhood in Kabul. For me the pace is a bit too fast and the characters feel like they’re always in hurry. Also, the amount of reincorporation is incessant and make the story unbelievable. It’s still a very enjoyable read.
deerielion's review against another edition
4.0
I was gifted this book when a friend returned my A Promised Land. The Kite Runner would not be a book I’d buy myself. That’s probably why it took me so long to read it.
And it did not disappoint.
The story is pretty heavy, for me. I felt so many emotions reading it, mostly negative emotions — I noticed I was frowning most of the time. Someone told me, “It broke me.” And I agree. This book broke me.
I loved how there are many realistic quotes, and touching ones as well. “For you, a thousand times over” shall remain the most memorable phrase.
The relationship between Amir and Hassan was bittersweet. They had such good memories together but their relationship changed, and no good memories could fix that. Were they friends? Were they master and servant? I’d say they’re each other’s confidante. They trusted each other but the difference in their born rights drew the invisible line. The blind loyalty Hassan had for Amir was just admirable. Stupid, but admirable.
The one thing that I felt strongly about reading this book was… I am right. Too much of religion is bad. I hated how (quote Baba) “self-righteous” people think they’re above others, judging and punishing them as they saw fit, all in the name of religion.
It also broke me to read how Kabul changed from the childhood memories of Amir to what it had become during the war. The war changed things — someone who was a professor became a beggar, Kabul’s richest man fled to another country and worked at a gas station, a general who sought refuge in a free country, waiting to be summoned back.
This book served as a wake-up call for me. Amir, who lived with guilt all his life, got a second chance to make things right. The Kite Runner not only tells us the history of Afghanistan but also teaches its readers priceless life values.
And it did not disappoint.
The story is pretty heavy, for me. I felt so many emotions reading it, mostly negative emotions — I noticed I was frowning most of the time. Someone told me, “It broke me.” And I agree. This book broke me.
I loved how there are many realistic quotes, and touching ones as well. “For you, a thousand times over” shall remain the most memorable phrase.
The relationship between Amir and Hassan was bittersweet. They had such good memories together but their relationship changed, and no good memories could fix that. Were they friends? Were they master and servant? I’d say they’re each other’s confidante. They trusted each other but the difference in their born rights drew the invisible line. The blind loyalty Hassan had for Amir was just admirable. Stupid, but admirable.
The one thing that I felt strongly about reading this book was… I am right. Too much of religion is bad. I hated how (quote Baba) “self-righteous” people think they’re above others, judging and punishing them as they saw fit, all in the name of religion.
It also broke me to read how Kabul changed from the childhood memories of Amir to what it had become during the war. The war changed things — someone who was a professor became a beggar, Kabul’s richest man fled to another country and worked at a gas station, a general who sought refuge in a free country, waiting to be summoned back.
This book served as a wake-up call for me. Amir, who lived with guilt all his life, got a second chance to make things right. The Kite Runner not only tells us the history of Afghanistan but also teaches its readers priceless life values.
bruna_07's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars.
I've learned so much from it. Not only about Afghanistan language, culture, etiquette, religion etc. but about people and the way they think, act or not, and how they react.
I believe that books, especially ones like The Kite Runner, are an incredible way to learn more about people (no matter where they come from).
I feel like I've said this a few times but if you do read it check the trigger warnings.
I loved the writing style, it flowed so well. The pacing was also perfect (not too slow and not too fast).
I've learned so much from it. Not only about Afghanistan language, culture, etiquette, religion etc. but about people and the way they think, act or not, and how they react.
I believe that books, especially ones like The Kite Runner, are an incredible way to learn more about people (no matter where they come from).
I feel like I've said this a few times but if you do read it check the trigger warnings.
I loved the writing style, it flowed so well. The pacing was also perfect (not too slow and not too fast).