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alaskan_bull_worm's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Sad enough to be unpleasant, but I didn’t get into it enough to cry. Now I have to find out what the pomegranate tree symbolizes for English class. Wish me luck.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide attempt
bethaniekay's review against another edition
3.0
I'd heard so many things about this book, but I've resisted reading it for a while. I've seen the movie, so I knew what to expect, and honestly wasn't all that excited to read it - but decided to give it a try.
Overall, it's well written. The author has a good knack for storytelling, and it was also set in a place and in a culture that I'm completely unfamiliar with, so in that sense, it was an enjoyable read. And in the end, the message to be learned was profound. So why didn't I love the book? I'm not exactly sure. Maybe I just didn't connect with the characters. Amir was quite disgusting, in my opinion, regarding his character and morals. Yes, I realize it was a product of his culture and upbringing, but still, I disliked him immensely. On the other hand, I did like Hassan, yet he seemed to be dealt nothing but hard blows in his life. I guess that's all part of the lesson to be learned. Regardless -- this book was good, just not great.
Overall, it's well written. The author has a good knack for storytelling, and it was also set in a place and in a culture that I'm completely unfamiliar with, so in that sense, it was an enjoyable read. And in the end, the message to be learned was profound. So why didn't I love the book? I'm not exactly sure. Maybe I just didn't connect with the characters. Amir was quite disgusting, in my opinion, regarding his character and morals. Yes, I realize it was a product of his culture and upbringing, but still, I disliked him immensely. On the other hand, I did like Hassan, yet he seemed to be dealt nothing but hard blows in his life. I guess that's all part of the lesson to be learned. Regardless -- this book was good, just not great.
hd_23's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I’m not alive… Which means i’m DEAD !!! I’m a mess !! I’m not okay, neither physically nor mentally. Specially, not mentally !!!
nataflae's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
dristiverma's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars are such an understatement, I'd give this book all the stars in the world if possible.
infinitein's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
Żadne słowa nie są w stanie opisać ciężaru, jaki czuję teraz w sercu.
Nigdy nie przeczytam jej ponownie, ponieważ jest zbyt wyniszczająca emocjonalnie (naprawdę nie pamiętam, kiedy ostatnio książka sprawiła, że tak bardzo mną wstrząsnęła), ale wiem, że jest to historia, która pozostanie ze mną na dłużej , nie mam co do tego wątpliwości.
Nigdy nie przeczytam jej ponownie, ponieważ jest zbyt wyniszczająca emocjonalnie (naprawdę nie pamiętam, kiedy ostatnio książka sprawiła, że tak bardzo mną wstrząsnęła), ale wiem, że jest to historia, która pozostanie ze mną na dłużej , nie mam co do tego wątpliwości.
prologues_epilogues'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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