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bookbug26's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Very impactful storytelling.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Torture, War, Toxic friendship, Blood, Fatphobia, Incest, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Rape, Abandonment, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Pedophilia, and Violence
eviegbaker'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
4.5
so so sad but informative for someone who doesn’t know as much as they should about the conflict in afghanistan.
the entire book made me feel like crying and i loved it. definitely deserves all the praise
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Islamophobia, Miscarriage, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Violence
danyacardamine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, War, Cancer, Death of parent, and Infertility
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
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
auliarach's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Blood, Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Colonisation, Violence, Racism, Genocide, Cancer, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Rape, Murder, Miscarriage, Abandonment, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
myriam_almonti'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
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Genocide, Abandonment, Vomit, War, Addiction, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Cancer, Drug use, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Medical content, Miscarriage, and Suicide attempt
vickyconnelly's review
- 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
I didn’t give this a full 5stars because I did find it quite upsetting (I know it’s supposed to be) and a little challenging to read a times (relating to the content warnings). These moments are definitely important for readers to see, but are upsetting nonetheless.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, War, Violence, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Rape
Minor: Miscarriage
jungarten'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
5.0
Graphic: Classism, Cancer, Sexual assault, Genocide, Violence, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Racism, Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Abandonment
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