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The Kite Runner: Graphic Novel by Mirka Andolfo, Tommaso Valsecchi, Khaled Hosseini, Fabio Celoni
2 reviews
contemporarymeepsie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This retelling of Khalid Hosseini's The Kite Runner brings to life the childhood friends Amir and Hassan. These best friends experience a harrowing event that throw both of their worlds in to chaos. When Russian invades and Amir and his father are forced to flee Afganistan their worlds divide and go in opposite directions. But years later Amir is offered an opportunity for redemption and returns to Kabul during the reign of the Taliban to save Hassan's son.
This story is a classic tale of childhood friendship, trauma and the consequences of guilt, shame and fear. The graphic novel does a good job at condensing such a complex and heart-wrenching novel in to 132 pages. I did feel it felt a bit rushed but every important story beat was hit and I was able to fly through this graphic novel in one sitting. I do wonder how it would read if you didn't already know the story beforehand like I did.
The art style wasn't my favourite but that is personal preference and the illustrations were clear and concise. Colouring changed with the tone of the story which I appreciated and I enjoyed the monochrome palettes used in the flashback and trauma scene. I would give a warning to anyone wanting to read this as the book clearly depicts a child rape although it isn't explicit, it is clear that is what is happening. Its a heavy theme throughout but for an unexpecting individual it could be quite upsetting given the visual nature of a graphic novel.
This story is a classic tale of childhood friendship, trauma and the consequences of guilt, shame and fear. The graphic novel does a good job at condensing such a complex and heart-wrenching novel in to 132 pages. I did feel it felt a bit rushed but every important story beat was hit and I was able to fly through this graphic novel in one sitting. I do wonder how it would read if you didn't already know the story beforehand like I did.
The art style wasn't my favourite but that is personal preference and the illustrations were clear and concise. Colouring changed with the tone of the story which I appreciated and I enjoyed the monochrome palettes used in the flashback and trauma scene. I would give a warning to anyone wanting to read this as the book clearly depicts a child rape although it isn't explicit, it is clear that is what is happening. Its a heavy theme throughout but for an unexpecting individual it could be quite upsetting given the visual nature of a graphic novel.
Graphic: Rape, War, Violence, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Bullying, Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, and Blood
Minor: Terminal illness
emstewart23's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
4.0
Graphic: War, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Gun violence, and Child abuse
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