Literary Fiction
Two powerful tales of love, loss, and redemption set against Afghanistan's turbulent history.
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Two powerful tales of love, loss, and redemption set against Afghanistan's turbulent history.
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The Kite Runner Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the approval of his father and resolves to win the local kite-fighting tournament, to prove that he has the makings of a man. His loyal friend Hassan promises to help him; for he always helps Amir; but this is 1970s Afghanistan and Hassan is merely a low-caste servant who is jeered at in the street, although Amir still feels jealous of his natural courage and the place he holds in his father's heart. But neither of the boys could foresee w...
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Romance & sex
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Brief references to sexual situations; mostly fade-to-black. Significant scenes of coercion and assault with emotional impact.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including war, beatings, and graphic injuries.
Profanity
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Mild profanity used occasionally throughout the stories.
Substance use
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Minor mentions of alcohol and drug use in background context.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Moderate presence of Islamic cultural and religious references.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong themes of political oppression and cultural conflict.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of despair and ideation in dire circumstances.
Abuse & suffering
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Pervasive domestic violence, child abuse, and systemic oppression. Significant scenes of coercion and assault with emotional impact.
Other
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