Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

176 reviews

eilif_has_no_gender's review against another edition

dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It isn't a bad book but it just isn't the type of book for me.

I personally think most realistic fiction books aren't entertaining. Sure a lot are well written I just don't think they are fun to read.

This book was one of them. It isn't a book I would've picked on my own. It was well written though so minus personal preference there is nothing wrong with it.


Also if anyone is like, "Why did they put it wasn't diverse?" A story where most characters are part of the same minority is just as not diverse as one where most characters are not part of a minority.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Rape, Terminal illness, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Suicide attempt, War, Emotional abuse, Torture, Death of parent, Police brutality, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Infertility, Blood, Mental illness, Hate crime, Genocide, Sexual harassment, Self harm, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Ableism

Moderate: Trafficking

Minor: Infertility, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Sexism, and Child abuse

amandaantonitti's review against another edition

informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, War, Death, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Violence, Bullying, Child death, Classism, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Islamophobia, Xenophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Grief, Hate crime, Blood, Death of parent, Rape, and Religious bigotry

hobio's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I HATE YOU ASSEF 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Blood, Bullying, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Murder, Suicide attempt, and Violence

Minor: Alcohol

if you hate your life then this is for you

dennisebro's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Probably one of the hardest books I’ve read but absolutely worth it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicide, and Murder

stsgplaylist's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Grief, Murder, Bullying, Rape, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death of parent

cynbee's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Classism, Violence, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Genocide, Rape, Child abuse, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

kyliebloch's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Terminal illness, War, Violence, Suicide attempt, Rape, Murder, and Cancer

sowall's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Rating this book was a bit difficult. 

On the one hand, Amir is a fairly static character who is also a little bit of a shithead.

On the other hand, maybe that’s the point. 

Aside from my qualms about Amir as a character, I loved this book. The first third wasn’t very engaging, but the rest? I was hooked.

Hosseini paints a picture of Afghanistan like we’ve never seen before, and he deepens the reader’s understanding of the ongoing humanitarian crisis there.

This is a wonderful book, it really is. Heartbreaking and devastating, but wonderful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt and War

Moderate: Murder, Rape, Violence, and Sexual assault

themirrorball's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective 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

4.25

this book had incredible complex characters, a heartbreaking storyline, and a writing style that touched my heart in every way possible. the development of the themes of redemption, family, and what makes a good person were explored expertly. this is a book i think would get better and better after each reread, simply because there is so much to unpack. the only reason I haven’t rated it higher is because the middle (when Amir is in America) dragged far too much for me. while it was necessary to the story, I think it could have been condensed or written differently. as is it took away from the overall reading experience. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Infertility, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Rape

Moderate: Murder and War

Minor: Cannibalism

anastasia_okodure's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is certainly up there among the best books I have read this year, and I am beyond grateful to have picked it up as a way to close 2023. The author has a magnificent way with words, invoking a multitude of emotions simultaneously.  A thought-provoking read with many profound quotations.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death, Murder, Suicide attempt, War, Violence, and Death of parent

Minor: Infertility, Genocide, and Pedophilia