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strose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Rape, War, Child abuse, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Racism, Cancer, Suicide, and Religious bigotry
drewhowerton's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, Rape, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexual assault, Violence, Chronic illness, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Islamophobia, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Suicide attempt, and War
fionnlister's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Genocide, Cancer, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Trafficking, Pedophilia, Rape, Death, Suicide attempt, Infertility, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and War
spag's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Murder, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, and War
Moderate: Hate crime, Death of parent, Grief, Pedophilia, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Vomit
nodogsonthemoon'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
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Medical content, Pedophilia, Self harm, War, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, Rape, Genocide, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
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: Hate crime, Trafficking, Violence, War, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Torture, Genocide, Murder, Blood, Cancer, Child abuse, Grief, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Slavery, Terminal illness, Death, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
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: War, Colonisation, Death, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Death of parent, Medical content, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Infertility
tahsintries's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, Bullying, Cancer, Death of parent, Rape, Pedophilia, and Sexism
Moderate: Grief, Child abuse, Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicide attempt, and War
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: Religious bigotry, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Ableism, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, War, Suicide attempt, and Violence
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: Death, Self harm, Sexual assault, Violence, Rape, Religious bigotry, War, Grief, Pedophilia, Infertility, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Cancer, and Classism
Moderate: Miscarriage, Xenophobia, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence