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rileydobereading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death of parent, Classism, Bullying, War, Cursing, Child death, Cancer, Trafficking, and Infertility
Minor: Racial slurs and Alcohol
pbcarter91's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
kkstarrrr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is my favorite book. Absolutely beautiful and leads you wanting to be a better person, a better friend. Read if you look forward to a good cry
floriankogler's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
joey2210's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.5
aoifemcevoy's review against another edition
dark
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
5.0
alfie_bridgen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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
A really powerful and moving book, almost to tears at some points. It was so upsetting and you find yourself wishing that they would be happy just for once. You can’t help but think how unlucky some people are in life, especially Hassan and Sohrab. A book that I will think about for a long time I’m sure.
sabrinaliterary's review against another edition
2.0
I have mixed feelings about this book. I am so happy that a humanist narrative has emerged about the people of Afghanistan, and that the story touches on important themes of classism and racism. This book is so well-intentioned, and I love that. At the same time, it's flat. The characters are not believable. It's too clean and too simple. But I am glad people are reading and discussing it.