Reviews tagging 'Genocide'

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

129 reviews

librocubicularist_x's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

Moderate: Genocide and War

Minor: Infertility

tawny0wl's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Death, Violence, Genocide, Sexual violence, Racism, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, War, and Sexual assault

soniaiscool's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Terminal illness, Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Infertility, Cancer, Toxic friendship, Violence, Sexual assault, Child death, Bullying, Chronic illness, Genocide, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, War, Ableism, Child abuse, Blood, Death of parent, Xenophobia, and Suicide attempt

sneakysophster's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Cancer, Death, Racism, Violence, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Bullying, Child abuse, Rape, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Vomit, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Chronic illness, Genocide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

cynbee's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Classism, Violence, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Genocide, Rape, Child abuse, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

tkivinen's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Read this in under 3 days. A very captivating story, although some parts of the story felt a bit overly coincidental or tragic.

Hosseini is an amazing storyteller and although I've never visited the Middle East he managed to paint a lively picture of past and present Afghanistan.

Will definitely read his other books too.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Self harm, and Rape

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Infertility, Chronic illness, Xenophobia, Blood, Violence, Child death, Vomit, Sexism, Cancer, Pedophilia, Animal cruelty, Alcohol, Terminal illness, Racism, Mass/school shootings, Genocide, Child abuse, Addiction, Racial slurs, War, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Hate crime, Grief, Animal death, Gun violence, Death, and Death of parent

Minor: Torture

astronautin's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Medical content

Moderate: War, Torture, Terminal illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, Pedophilia, Cancer, Child abuse, Genocide, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Miscarriage and Drug use

anastasia_okodure's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is certainly up there among the best books I have read this year, and I am beyond grateful to have picked it up as a way to close 2023. The author has a magnificent way with words, invoking a multitude of emotions simultaneously.  A thought-provoking read with many profound quotations.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death, Murder, Suicide attempt, War, Violence, and Death of parent

Minor: Infertility, Genocide, and Pedophilia

caramelcopp's review against another edition

This book was really hard to read, and although I know it’s a beautiful and impactful story, I found the things described in it to be far too graphic for me. As someone who has experienced some of what is mentioned in this book, the beginning of chapter 7 was really difficult to read and due to recommendations from friends who had read more, I decided I couldn’t handle the lengths this book went. I was reading this for school and had to talk to my teacher and make an exception (and she is beyond amazing for being so accommodating with it) so this was not a light decision. However, if you can handle it, the writing is beautiful and impactful. It will be an experience to read for you and I recommend you to try it if you are able to tolerate what’s in it. Keep in mind the content warnings are understatements for the most part.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexism, Pedophilia, Genocide, Gaslighting, Rape, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Classism, Abandonment, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, War, Toxic friendship, and Bullying

chinchillafood's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Genocide, Sexual assault, and Murder