324 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747588948
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date: 29 May 2003
Description
Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the approval of his father and resolves to win the local kite-fighting tournament, to prove that he has the makings of a man. His loyal friend Hassan promises to help him - for he always helps Amir - but th...
Community Reviews Summary of 72,793 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
dark 57%
reflective 51%
challenging 35%
tense 34%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 22%
informative 18%
adventurous 17%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 12%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 43% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide attempt, Sexual assaultModerate
War324 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747588948
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date: 29 May 2003
Description
Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the approval of his father and resolves to win the local kite-fighting tournament, to prove that he has the makings of a man. His loyal friend Hassan promises to help him - for he always helps Amir - but th...
Community Reviews Summary of 72,793 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
dark 57%
reflective 51%
challenging 35%
tense 34%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 22%
informative 18%
adventurous 17%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 12%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 43% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide attempt, Sexual assaultModerate
War