The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

Khaled Hosseini

320 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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The first of the defeated kites whirled out of control. They fell from the sky like shooting stars with brilliant, rippling tails, showering the neighbourhood.Amir and Hassan grow up together in Kabul. Amir in the beautiful house his father built,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 110,958 reviews

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: 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

4.3

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