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nebyula's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
What a story. There were things that I was a big fan of and things that... Very not. I loved the lore, the world building, the legend of the Merryweather's. The opening and the description of moonacre and silverydew really tug at my heartstrings and it seems like a place I would love to start anew, even if, at times, it seemed too perfect.
Now for the bad. The 1940's misogyny runs rampant in this story. My favorite quote:
"Sir Benjamin and Digweed did not offer to accompany them either, for the little pony carriage was altogether too feminine a turnout for their masculine dignity'"
No wonder JK Rowling is quoted to love this book on the cover.
Also Maria at one point literally litters and while Wrolf takes it away she's like "no it has to be hidden I hate littering" lmao wtf Maria.
Now for the bad. The 1940's misogyny runs rampant in this story. My favorite quote:
"Sir Benjamin and Digweed did not offer to accompany them either, for the little pony carriage was altogether too feminine a turnout for their masculine dignity'"
No wonder JK Rowling is quoted to love this book on the cover.
Also Maria at one point literally litters and while Wrolf takes it away she's like "no it has to be hidden I hate littering" lmao wtf Maria.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
12dejamoo's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
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