Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

41 reviews

faithfulflora's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Wasn't super engaged in this book. Sara's perfection was a bit boring and tiresome. 
But it was an ok, quick read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Physical abuse

brookewhelen's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

starrystarryeyed's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Child abuse

Minor: Racism

luabinha's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, Classism, Death of parent, Bullying, Miscarriage, Cultural appropriation, Confinement, Child abuse, Slavery, and Emotional abuse

brynn_books's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this book! I think I liked the 1995 movie more but maybe that's because I have more memory of watching the movie. This book still gives me nostalgic vibes though. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

amaya_jam's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I wish it was longerrrrr!!!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

justanotherisi's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, and Xenophobia

birtelesemann's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment, and Child abuse

chloereadds's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Confinement

Moderate: Death of parent and Death

rokinjaguar's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book hits different, after going through a time of struggling myself. I read this when I was little and so admired Sara, but now I relate to her as well, and the book is much more meaningful to me because of that. 
Very well-written and interesting. In my opinion, it earns every emotional beat. I love Sara’s determination to be a good and noble person, it always inspires me to try a little harder and complain a little less, no matter what I go through. I don’t think this book is for everyone, but it’s a very good book, and it’s very meaningful to me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Death of parent and Child abuse