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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

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jay1yaj's review against another edition

5.0

A novel like this doesn’t come around often, one that leaves you emotionally shaken in ways you didn’t expect. The profound sadness woven through its pages, the haunting portrayal of guilt, betrayal, and the search for redemption, left a deep mark on me. I wasn’t just reading a story, I was feeling the weight of missed chances, the pain of human frailty, and the irreversible consequences of our choices. It made me reflect on life, how fragile our connections can be, and the devastating reality of lost opportunities for forgiveness and healing. Rarely does a book evoke such an intense emotional response, but The Kite Runner did just that, leaving me both heartbroken and contemplative, struggling to find the words for the impact it’s had on me.

gubler2003's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

Tackles history and family with unbelievable sensitivity and truth.

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joebaman's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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hairyfrogs's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad fast-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

cmklaft's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad 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

4.75

sarah_brant's review against another edition

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5.0

A beautifully written and heartbreaking story that follows the main character throughout his life as he copes with immense shame and countless tragedies. Overall, a good reminder that the best way to move forward with issues from our past is to face them on.