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The Kite Runner
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heart-wrenching, in-depth, al in all, an amazing book

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David Maine
Nov 08, 2007 rated it did not like it
Incredibly poorly written book. Why it's so huge is a mystery to me. This guy makes Clive Cussler look gifted. What really gets to me is his faux-intense sentence & paragraph structure.

It's dramatic.

Very dramatic.

Etc... I couldn't finish the thing.
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pianogal
Aug 30, 2021 rated it it was amazing
Everyone said this one was sad. And it was, but it was also moving and beautiful and captivating. I ended up finishing it on the same day I started it. Also, it wasn't the most gut-wrenching book I've read. I can't wait to read A Thousand Splendid Suns. One of the best books I've read in a while. ...more
Kate
May 29, 2008 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
A good friend of mine lent me this novel and I am at loss on how I can describe it to you. It's fantastic yet not mind blowing, it is a brilliant narrative yet not riveting, it is...well I don't know how to explain. It is a really good read, a must read for all book lovers. A fictional novel based on the realities of Afghanistan's history, well constructed and an interesting plot. ...more
Jeana
Mar 26, 2007 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Mar 11, 2008 marked it as to-read
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May 13, 2011 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Jul 06, 2007 rated it really liked it
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Aug 06, 2016 rated it it was amazing
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Oct 05, 2007 rated it it was amazing
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Jun 27, 2008 rated it it was amazing
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