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platosfire's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Racism
momogajo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Nostalgia is strong for me and this book. But it is a classic for a reason.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Domestic abuse, and Racism
It's not bad for a book written by a white woman in 1911. There is mention of the above, but is not shown.tinyy's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Racism
teenytinytina's review
1.5
The overt and subtle racism kills me. The treatment of disability as mostly psychological also sorta kills me. There are so many stories children can and should read instead, if society wants to teach them the power of positive thinking.
Maybe a future anniversary edition can come with notes on racism, for parents who love this story so much and can’t let go of their own enchantment with the book and want to pass it on to their children.
Maybe a future anniversary edition can come with notes on racism, for parents who love this story so much and can’t let go of their own enchantment with the book and want to pass it on to their children.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
cowboyaj's review against another edition
3.75
I REALLY loved the beginning of this book. I loved how flawed the main character was and her arc throughout the book.
The ending was extremely disappointing, though. I didn't like the discussions about disability and illness. The conclusion of the story gave the impression that disabled people could only be loved or tolerated if they are rid of their disability.
The ending was extremely disappointing, though. I didn't like the discussions about disability and illness. The conclusion of the story gave the impression that disabled people could only be loved or tolerated if they are rid of their disability.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Racism
emmoon's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
majumita's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Death of parent
snsdpop's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Racism, and Classism
tea_at_mole_end's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Chronic illness
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Confinement, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism