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A review by dlrosebyh
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Did I finish this book, or did this book finish me?
The Kite Runner is a coming-of-age story about a wealthy life in Afghanistan. The story follows him from boyhood through fatherhood.
There was a lot to take in with this book. This book was not an easy read for me, as someone who can read at least two books in a day. It addresses difficult issues like sexual assault (particularly rape), suicide attempts, and grief. I didn't complete it all at once. I had to take breaks to take in what I'd just read because each chapter was incredible.
Every word, sentence, and paragraph in this book has significance. Each word has such a powerful impact on the book. For instance, in the first chapter, I'll include this item— and that item will be useful in the following chapters. As a melancholic person, I personally think that element was exquisitely done.
I only gave this book a 4.5 star rating because I was left wanting more. There were a few plot holes that I was hoping would be fixed (or at least covered up) in the future pages (one of the variables affecting this is that it's a coming of age novel).
Anyway, enough ranting; if you've ever considered reading this book, here is your cue to do so (even better if you can get it as a physical book).
The Kite Runner is a coming-of-age story about a wealthy life in Afghanistan. The story follows him from boyhood through fatherhood.
There was a lot to take in with this book. This book was not an easy read for me, as someone who can read at least two books in a day. It addresses difficult issues like sexual assault (particularly rape), suicide attempts, and grief. I didn't complete it all at once. I had to take breaks to take in what I'd just read because each chapter was incredible.
Every word, sentence, and paragraph in this book has significance. Each word has such a powerful impact on the book. For instance, in the first chapter, I'll include this item— and that item will be useful in the following chapters. As a melancholic person, I personally think that element was exquisitely done.
I only gave this book a 4.5 star rating because I was left wanting more. There were a few plot holes that I was hoping would be fixed (or at least covered up) in the future pages (one of the variables affecting this is that it's a coming of age novel).
Anyway, enough ranting; if you've ever considered reading this book, here is your cue to do so (even better if you can get it as a physical book).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Grief