A review by megan_wy
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

informative reflective sad tense slow-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? It's complicated

3.0

A raw story with a realistic view of the horrors of Afghanistan. I have been wanting to read this for a long time, and I finally listened to it in audiobook. I understand the message and the viewpoint this story is giving, especially as a white person living in America. I felt the real emotions from Amir. I gave it three stars just because some parts felt long and drawn out.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Death of parent, War