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jassi_pooh's review against another edition
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
5.0
katelennon05's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
laurencelitdeslivres's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
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? It's complicated
4.5
ameena_23's review against another edition
4.0
Khalid Hosseini's way with words is absolutely gorgeous as it is clearly depicted in this heart wrenching yet beautiful journey of a book.
I mean, he KNOWS how to make a heart cry.
BUT, I will say this: the book wrongly depicts the whole aspect revolving around "Talibans"
Not all Muslims are Talibans and not all Talibans are Muslims.
I mean, he KNOWS how to make a heart cry.
BUT, I will say this: the book wrongly depicts the whole aspect revolving around "Talibans"
Not all Muslims are Talibans and not all Talibans are Muslims.
ro5w's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
annadamsgaard's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
mrsbrewcrew's review against another edition
5.0
Heart-wrenching. A moving story of betrayal, guilt & attempts at redemption. Written in such a way, that I could see kites warring & smell lamb kabobs cooking. A great look at Middle Eastern history & politics without feeling like "history & politics." A must read!
constantreader_mh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-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
4.5
aliceboule's review against another edition
5.0
This book had been on my reading list for the longest time, and I always intended to read it but simply had no time. I thought it would be another war story, childish in its focus and end happy.
I was so wrong.
And I really don't understand why this book is in the Young Adult section; it's really not for children (anyone under 16). But maybe I found it so striking because I am older. There was never a moment in this book that I did not feel uncomfortable, and i think that's exactly how we're supposed to feel.
Hosseini doesn't hold back. It's all out there and it's perfect that way.
I was so wrong.
And I really don't understand why this book is in the Young Adult section; it's really not for children (anyone under 16). But maybe I found it so striking because I am older. There was never a moment in this book that I did not feel uncomfortable, and i think that's exactly how we're supposed to feel.
Hosseini doesn't hold back. It's all out there and it's perfect that way.