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A review by nikitaaaart
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Do you think Amir's actions have been redeemed by the end?
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I'm confused if I genuinely like the novel or not. There are parts which made me emotional but not enough to cover up for the cliched writing and predictable plot.
A lot of the coincidences felt forced and pretentious. I don't understand how this came to be such a highly acclaimed novel. Have times changed? Do readers expect more than before?
However, the class and community conflict depicted is very well relevant in today's era - in Afghanistan, in India and beyond.
It's a sad story, but one not for me. I couldn't connect emotionally throughout (legit read this with a straight face, unaffected).
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I'm confused if I genuinely like the novel or not. There are parts which made me emotional but not enough to cover up for the cliched writing and predictable plot.
A lot of the coincidences felt forced and pretentious. I don't understand how this came to be such a highly acclaimed novel. Have times changed? Do readers expect more than before?
However, the class and community conflict depicted is very well relevant in today's era - in Afghanistan, in India and beyond.
It's a sad story, but one not for me. I couldn't connect emotionally throughout (legit read this with a straight face, unaffected).