readelnotdancel's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
moni_h's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
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
erenes_21's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
blairjaeger's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
dada_bouffard1's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
lauren1616's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.5
ricksilva's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
The Kite Runner tells the story of two boys, one rich and one poor, growing up in Afghanistan in the 1970s. During the annual kite-fighting tournament, Amir sets out to win the approval of his father, and makes a series of decisions he will regret for the rest of his life. His search for redemption years later brings his relationship with his childhood friend Hassan to tragic full circle when Amir finally returns to Kabul, a city now beaten down by years of war.
This story is loaded with classically tragic themes. It’s beautifully and often painfully told. While the author’s efforts to bring about symmetry feel a little bit forced at times, the plot twists toward the end take the story in unexpected directions.
The descriptions of culture and setting are fascinating, and the story and characters are powerful.
This story is loaded with classically tragic themes. It’s beautifully and often painfully told. While the author’s efforts to bring about symmetry feel a little bit forced at times, the plot twists toward the end take the story in unexpected directions.
The descriptions of culture and setting are fascinating, and the story and characters are powerful.
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Genocide, Violence, and War
emilia_thereader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
lemontarts's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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