Reviews tagging 'Antisemitism'

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

21 reviews

pelledorso's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Fatphobia, Death of parent, Classism, and Body horror

Minor: Antisemitism, Death, Alcohol, Animal death, and Murder

warlockdorian's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Confinement, Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Racism, Xenophobia, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Classism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Genocide, and Murder

quinn24's review

adventurous inspiring fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Murder, Child abuse, Bullying, and Death

Moderate: Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Medical content

Minor: Antisemitism

pelledorso's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Classism, Fatphobia, Body horror, and Death of parent

Minor: Death, Alcohol, Animal death, Antisemitism, and Murder

saukittome's review

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Transphobia and Antisemitism

ellipalmer's review against another edition

adventurous

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

I loved this series as a kid, like so many others. But rereading it as an adult it's hard to get past the rampant fatphobia, antisemitism, the gross way Ron treats Hermione, etc. JK Rowling has proven herself to be a transphobic bigoted person, and you can see so many signs of her internalized oppressive narratives in these books. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Antisemitism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Fatphobia, Religious bigotry, and Toxic friendship

luluslittlelibrary's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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

4.5

There is something so comforting about this book, probably because it was such a prominent part of my childhood. I'm rereading the series for the fourth time, and I am definitely noticing a lot more plot holes and just all-around bad writing on JKR's part (as well as the obvious racism/sexism/homophobia/etc.). Despite this, the world-building is incredible and I can't help but love all of the characters. I also adore Harry's POV.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Child abuse, Confinement, Racism, Misogyny, Bullying, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Grief

Minor: Violence

rini's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Murder and Xenophobia

Minor: Car accident, Death, and Death of parent

kingorgan's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

This has been my first time reading this book since I was a young teenager. Now as a 24 year old I can see the flaws in this novel more clearly, as well as the inconsistencies that will become apparent in the next six books. But regardless it was fun to read and notice where my memories of what happened had been replaced by what happens in the movies instead. Definitely worth the reread. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Animal cruelty, Antisemitism, Death of parent, and Xenophobia

This book contains many xenophobic and antisemitic tropes found throughout fiction generally - though it is very indirect (as is the nature of these tropes).

eternalparadox's review

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Antisemitism and Violence