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352 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408845820
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date: 29 May 2003
Description
Afghanistan, 1975: 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 boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to sha...
Community Reviews Summary of 111,969 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
dark 58%
reflective 50%
tense 38%
challenging 36%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 23%
informative 19%
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: 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
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attemptModerate
War, Child abuse, ViolenceMinor
Infertility, Infidelity352 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408845820
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date: 29 May 2003
Description
Afghanistan, 1975: 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 boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to sha...
Community Reviews Summary of 111,969 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
dark 58%
reflective 50%
tense 38%
challenging 36%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 23%
informative 19%
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: 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attemptModerate
War, Child abuse, ViolenceMinor
Infertility, Infidelity