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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was such an amazing, touching and beautifully written novel. Absolutely loved it although it made me cry about 4 seperate times throughout it! :') :'(
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
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
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Hate crime, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Vomit, Suicide attempt
Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Self harm
I liked a lot of the symmetrical plot structure. It also presented Afghani culture in a way that was very approachable to Americans. But man, were there some rough and not so fun scenes here. I don't know if the catharsis was worth the pain. Writing was fine, serviceable, but nothing amazing or groundbreaking.
I have to admit that I did not think I would like this book very much at first. In the beginning, the story developed very slowly, but the farther I got into the book, the more it engaged me. If you can get past the first few chapters, then continue to read it. It's worth it.
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There’s a reason that books like Kite Runner become classics. Even though the book will mark a certain historical period set in years of turmoil for the country of Afghanistan, its characters and their reflection of human nature won’t be affected by time. Amir isn’t a hero and as the books narrator he is represented as flawed but not unlikable. He is realistic in that he responds to his surroundings and the other people around him in a very human way. He makes bad life changing decisions and has to learn to live and find redemption for himself. While the book ends on an optimistic note you get the impression that not everything will be sunshine and roses for the characters after the last chapter, as is life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Infertility, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent