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132 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408815250
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A story of fathers and sons, friendship and betrayal, and the casualties of fate. 1970s Afghanistan- Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the b...
Community Reviews Summary of 836 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
dark 58%
tense 49%
challenging 41%
hopeful 27%
reflective 26%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 20% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, War, PedophiliaModerate
Bullying, Blood, Death of parentMinor
Terminal illness, Cursing, Pregnancy132 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408815250
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A story of fathers and sons, friendship and betrayal, and the casualties of fate. 1970s Afghanistan- Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the b...
Community Reviews Summary of 836 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
dark 58%
tense 49%
challenging 41%
hopeful 27%
reflective 26%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 20% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, War, PedophiliaModerate
Bullying, Blood, Death of parentMinor
Terminal illness, Cursing, Pregnancy