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The Kite Runner: Graphic Novel by Mirka Andolfo, Tommaso Valsecchi, Khaled Hosseini, Fabio Celoni
6 reviews
moonchildjuli's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual violence, Gore, Grief, Death of parent, Rape, Physical abuse, Alcohol, War, Ableism, Suicide, Blood, Violence, Death, Sexual assault, and Terminal illness
ro_lux's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual violence
Minor: Infidelity
laffi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Rape, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, and Death
Moderate: War, Slavery, and Violence
Minor: Cursing, Pregnancy, and Cultural appropriation
contemporarymeepsie's review against another edition
- 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 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
juanita_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault and Violence
kpunch87's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Rape, Violence, and War