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336 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573222457
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 02 June 2003
Description
The #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel that introduced Khaled Hosseini to millions of readers the world over. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, caug...
Community Reviews Summary of 108,592 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
dark 58%
reflective 50%
tense 37%
challenging 36%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
informative 18%
adventurous 17%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
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: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 74% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attemptModerate
War336 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573222457
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 02 June 2003
Description
The #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel that introduced Khaled Hosseini to millions of readers the world over. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, caug...
Community Reviews Summary of 108,592 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
dark 58%
reflective 50%
tense 37%
challenging 36%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
informative 18%
adventurous 17%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
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: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 74% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attemptModerate
War