The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

Khaled Hosseini

329 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Since its publication in 2003, The Kite Runner has shipped over four million copies and spent more than two years on the New York Times bestseller list. Taking us from Afghanistan in the final days of the monarchy through the horrific rule of the...

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Moods

emotional 91%
sad 81%
dark 58%
reflective 50%
tense 38%
challenging 36%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 23%
informative 19%
adventurous 17%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 13%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 43% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.3

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