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A review by yulisaperez
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The anguish captured in the pages of this book is indescribable. I cry enough as is and this sent me over the edge several times, like I genuinely needed to take a break. Although it was often times hard to read, the different journeys our characters took kept me dedicated to every page and I am so grateful I picked this up. The only "negative" comment I have is that the pace felt a bit too slow at times, but that's really just my personal preference so don't let it deter you from giving it a chance. I could go on and on about how much I love this book and how much the characters and their experiences impacted me but there are better, more put together, reviews for that than mine! I will remember Hassan forever. His character, his love, his generosity, and everything in between.
Graphic: Rape, Suicide attempt, and War
Minor: Miscarriage and Pedophilia
This is not an easy book to read and the content warnings I included don't even cover half of the devastating situations our characters will experience. I hope you read this book and I hope you love it, but take care of yourself first. <3