A review by zoehunter
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

adventurous dark emotional sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

The book is focused on guilt and redemption. I find the guilt completely unnecessary, the character should not have to redeem themselves for this. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Xenophobia

There is unnecessary graphic rape witnessed by a child. This child has no control over situation yet deals with guilt throughout his life and believes he must redeem himself