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rebecca28'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: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Infertility, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Classism
coyeyes'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Homophobia and Classism
Minor: Death
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: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
myriam7'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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and War
imaginefishes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, Slavery, and Terminal illness
The plot points ondlrosebyh'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
The Kite Runner is a coming-of-age story about a wealthy life in Afghanistan. The story follows him from boyhood through fatherhood.
There was a lot to take in with this book. This book was not an easy read for me, as someone who can read at least two books in a day. It addresses difficult issues like sexual assault (particularly rape), suicide attempts, and grief. I didn't complete it all at once. I had to take breaks to take in what I'd just read because each chapter was incredible.
Every word, sentence, and paragraph in this book has significance. Each word has such a powerful impact on the book. For instance, in the first chapter, I'll include this item— and that item will be useful in the following chapters. As a melancholic person, I personally think that element was exquisitely done.
I only gave this book a 4.5 star rating because I was left wanting more. There were a few plot holes that I was hoping would be fixed (or at least covered up) in the future pages (one of the variables affecting this is that it's a coming of age novel).
Anyway, enough ranting; if you've ever considered reading this book, here is your cue to do so (even better if you can get it as a physical book).
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Grief
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: Cancer, Death, Infertility, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, War, and Classism
Moderate: Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, and Pregnancy
nixicat1'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: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Cancer, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Islamophobia, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
megannoelle'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: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Islamophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
lorriss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Addiction, Infidelity, Suicide, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism