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mavefranklin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I have never read a book that pulls on so many emotions all at the same time. This is such a beautiful novel that makes you angry, happy and your heart break all at the same time. I could not put it down. I would read it again...a thousand times over....
theemster's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Watch the trigger warnings, this one is heavy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Islamophobia, Medical content, Mental illness, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, War, Sexual content, Child abuse, Death of parent, Gore, Cancer, Suicide attempt, Blood, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Medical trauma, Pedophilia, Terminal illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Genocide, Homophobia, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Torture
hannebrum's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
jeffalo's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. It was very interesting to learn about how life is in Afghanistan as opposed to in the U.S.
mmoogan's review against another edition
4.0
Only critique is I wish it was longer with more details!
areadingrose's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is a good book, a great book even. If you loved the book thief this would be a great next step.
However, this is not my favorite book by a long shot but I think that’s okay.
This is not a book you pick up one afternoon and just decide to read. There’s a lot of heavy difficult topics in this book that are difficult to just jump into if you’re not mentally prepared. Please read content or trigger warnings prior to reading this book. I didn’t do that and I think I would have had a much different experience reading this if I had done that.
It was extremely well written and I think what the author does well is write a main character who you aren’t sure if you like or not. I went back and forth constantly on whether there were any characters I really liked in this book. It’s just a sad book to me. It gives me a lot of perspective on what it might have been like for children in Afghanistan but it was hard to digest.
I appreciated the way the book ended but I still have a lot of mixed emotions about Amir. I’m not sure if I actually liked him or not.
However, this is not my favorite book by a long shot but I think that’s okay.
This is not a book you pick up one afternoon and just decide to read. There’s a lot of heavy difficult topics in this book that are difficult to just jump into if you’re not mentally prepared. Please read content or trigger warnings prior to reading this book. I didn’t do that and I think I would have had a much different experience reading this if I had done that.
It was extremely well written and I think what the author does well is write a main character who you aren’t sure if you like or not. I went back and forth constantly on whether there were any characters I really liked in this book. It’s just a sad book to me. It gives me a lot of perspective on what it might have been like for children in Afghanistan but it was hard to digest.
I appreciated the way the book ended but I still have a lot of mixed emotions about Amir. I’m not sure if I actually liked him or not.
Content Warnings
Minor: War, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Rape, Racial slurs, Pedophilia, Murder, and Violence
kcrouth's review against another edition
4.0
Afghanistan is a name heard often in current events and the media. The Kite Runner gives an up close and personal look into life and death, love and hate in a place and culture that most of us never imagined. In this book, we meet real Afghans, and walk with them through their life and trials in a culture that is in the midst of destruction. It is so easy to forget that real people are affected by events and actions in this far away place. I recommend this book to those who wish to gain insight into a culture that he borne the brunt of failed political policies of much larger nations such as the U.S. and Russia. This story is excellently told, and brings the characters and their experiences to life for the reader. Must read.
astoriagreengrass's review against another edition
5.0
"For you a thousand times over."
This is my favourite book of all time.
I'm glad my uni English teacher made us read this because I'd never have picked this otherwise. I had never heard of this author back then, and I'd never read a book about Afghanistan, with this historic charge to it. It's just not my cup of tea.
However, I've reread this book a couple of times when I'm in the mood for tears. I cried the first time I read it, and cried every other time I read it even though I know what's coming my way.
I cannot stop recommending The Kite Runner to my friends and family.
This is my favourite book of all time.
I'm glad my uni English teacher made us read this because I'd never have picked this otherwise. I had never heard of this author back then, and I'd never read a book about Afghanistan, with this historic charge to it. It's just not my cup of tea.
However, I've reread this book a couple of times when I'm in the mood for tears. I cried the first time I read it, and cried every other time I read it even though I know what's coming my way.
I cannot stop recommending The Kite Runner to my friends and family.
maddydaviesss's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
klparmley's review against another edition
1.0
Events from my own life made this a book I could not finish.