michaela29's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Medical content, War, Sexual violence, Rape, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Miscarriage, and Violence
serenspace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Genocide, Gore, Pregnancy, War, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Adult/minor relationship
It's not often that I feel completely hopeless for the characters in a book. There is usually some hope of miracles or happy endings. But the majority of this left me feeling defeated for Mariam and Laila, so completely extinguished. The style of writing Hosseini employs is emotionally rich and devastating, keeping me on my toes while also filling me with immovable dread. It encapsulates the fear of a nation torn by war, putting me squarely in the shoes of those left behind. Mariam's ending broke me, such conviction that despite everything, there are things, people, worth fighting for. Laila's ending, far more hopeful and happy yet tainted by gried, avoided the quality of a happy-ever-after by walking through her entire life, showing every part of her. If anybody should be happy, Laila tops the list, followed of course by Tariq, Aziza, Zalmai... A brilliant novel.maria_k2000's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, War, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide
mmittens's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, War, Pregnancy, Death, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, and Miscarriage
33cosmo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Classism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Genocide, Sexual content, and War
Moderate: Gun violence, Abortion, Body horror, Pregnancy, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Gore, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Violence, War, Bullying, Child abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Child death, Classism, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Police brutality, Grief, Infidelity, Sexual content, Rape, Sexual assault, and Torture
Minor: Vomit, Abortion, Medical content, Mental illness, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Medical trauma, and Panic attacks/disorders
idessa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Graphic: Medical content, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Infertility, War, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Rape, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood
mary_jinxedit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Police brutality, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, and Torture
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Grief, and Gaslighting
lalu's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I went in knowing barely anything about the situation and recent history of Afghanistan, apart from there's war and a lot of people but especially women are suffering. I also didn't remember the blurb... And I was absolutely blown away by the story, the characters, the tragedy, the immeasurable suffering, the strength.
It took me a while to get used to Hosseini's style, but I really admire it now and I'm glad that I decided to buy Kite Runner when I came across it in a second hand book shop just after I started reading A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Sexual violence, Violence, Rape, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Death of parent, Blood, Confinement, Death, and War
Moderate: Pregnancy, Vomit, Grief, Infertility, and Miscarriage
abibliophobic_nerd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Rape, Suicide, Terminal illness, Abandonment, Confinement, Grief, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Murder, Sexual assault, War, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Medical content, Medical trauma, and Mental illness
aalayah's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Death, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Violence, Gun violence, Infertility, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual content, Bullying, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Gore, Sexual violence, Medical content, Pregnancy, Rape, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, and War