Reviews tagging 'Grief'

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

189 reviews

veggiestrawenjoyer13's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This is my second time reading it, and while it doesn’t have the same impact knowing what’s going to happen, I remember how I felt the first time. It’s a beautifully heartbreaking and emotional story. I feel so connected with and empathetic towards the two main characters, Miriam and Laila. The writing is perfect for this subject matter and had such an emotional impact for me. I love this book, this story, and these characters. It’s heartbreaking to know this is the reality for many women in our world today. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, and War

Moderate: Sexism, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Suicide and Abandonment

romantics03's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment

nicoleisalwaysreading's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual violence

Minor: Abortion

marisaeanglemier's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense 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

5.0

My favorite book of all time. Reading the stories of two women of different generations and upbringings in Afghanistan, I was blown away by Hosseini’s ability to convey what it is like to be a woman. Content warnings should be taken seriously. This book is difficult and raw, but it is also the most touching and tender book I have read 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

clawsure's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

I think this is the best book I’ve ever read. The author has the wonderful ability to evoke emotions, to portray the most cruel and unspeakable events and make you feel hopeful still, hopeful that everything will turn out okay. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, and War

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Grief, and Pregnancy

aymboi's review

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and War

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

tiamaria3's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Rape, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Religious bigotry

artmuseam's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

trying and failing so hard to not bawl my eyes out. jesus christ. this book left me so broken but also so inspired. the events in this felt too close to what’s happening today and left me heartbroken. this book is honestly a must read for all. be prepared to cry a lot in this book. 5/5 stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

sasfay's review

dark emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Sexual harassment

annie2807's review against another edition

dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and War