ouchi_ee's review against another edition
2.0
Though this book receives high praise I have to say I did not enjoy it. Hosseini throws in every possible tragedy from suicide to rape to infertility, often being unnecessarily (in my opinion) graphic in his depiction of certain violent/upsetting scenes. Consequently he waters down and distracts from what should be the main focus of the book (The effects of race division and war in Afghanistan). As well as this the one somewhat developed female character soraya serves no more purpose than to add to Amirs self pitying and guilt, as all the other women she acts as a mere plot device.
annkathrin's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
jmaynard15's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
cillen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
riyamittal's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
6 out of 5 stars really!
jannamxx's review against another edition
5.0
My heart aches. This is how you write a memorable book.
throneofpages1's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
beancastro's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Self harm, Murder, Death, Torture, Rape, Miscarriage, Infertility, Genocide, Death of parent, and Medical trauma
chloelyons16's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.5