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A review by lilifane
Drachenläufer by Khaled Hosseini
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Don't know when I last cried so much while reading a book.
And I have no idea how to talk about it. Just that it made me feel things, I liked the writing, especially the atmosphere that was created. It's just a very depressing book. Not only the things that happen to the characters (and why!) but also the history of Afghanistan you get a small glimpse of.
I personally like the way the plot is constructed, the middle part is a little long-winded, though.
And I have no idea how to talk about it. Just that it made me feel things, I liked the writing, especially the atmosphere that was created. It's just a very depressing book. Not only the things that happen to the characters (and why!) but also the history of Afghanistan you get a small glimpse of.
I personally like the way the plot is constructed, the middle part is a little long-winded, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Grief, Infertility, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Torture, and Violence