The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

Khaled Hosseini

401 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Description

Traces the unlikely friendship of a wealthy Afghan youth and a servant's son in a tale that spans the final days of Afghanistan's monarchy through the atrocities of the present day.

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Moods

emotional 91%
sad 81%
dark 58%
reflective 50%
tense 37%
challenging 36%
hopeful 23%
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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