Shreyoshi Chaudhuri answers “Is this a YA book? If not is there...”

B asked this question about The Kite Runner:

Is this a YA book? If not is there anything in it that makes it inappropriate for teens?

Shreyoshi Chaudhuri Depends on where you come from, and what level of brutality you're used to. It's contains harsh truth and the reality of certain third world and war-s…moreDepends on where you come from, and what level of brutality you're used to. It's contains harsh truth and the reality of certain third world and war-stricken countries, and blaming the book will not change the reality. It is graphic, but it has really heart touching scenes and it's one of the classics every teenage above 14 should read. After all, even if it's fiction, it's set upon quite a real background, so brace yourself for some heavy scenes, but don't miss out on such an outstanding book. (less)

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