Reviews tagging 'Classism'

La lista de Mr. Malcolm by Suzanne Allain

6 reviews

sarahsbooklife's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

1.75

For the first half of this book I was enjoying the story and was lucking forward to Mr Malcolm getting a taste of his own medicine, so to speak. But unfortunately he didn't. Honestly, he was a very arrogant and annoying MMC and I felt kind of bad for Selina. 
I was originally thinking this was going to be a solid 3 stars but it just went downhill. Overall it was simply okay and I probably wouldn't recommend it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Misogyny

Minor: Classism and Sexual content

naomi_k's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Classism

Minor: Bullying

daniela_cruz's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.25

<Spoiler>
Um livro com uma premissa interessante mas que sofre com personagens básicas e um terceiro ato sem um bom conflito.
A melhor parte é a jovem Selina e a pior a insuportável Julia.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship

Minor: Classism

blewballoon's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-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

3.0

I had hoped to like this more than I did. I think the story leaned more towards being satirical and humorous at the expense of character depth and nuance. A lot of the characters were kind of unpleasant, with basic personalities. I also wasn't a fan of the bit of fat shaming that happened with one of the side characters. I read this with the intention of watching the movie after, so I hope the movie has more rounded and likable characters. Edit: I did watch the movie. The movie is a bit better than the book I'd say, it makes the characters a little more likable.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Classism

mysterymom40's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

2.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Bullying, and Toxic friendship

macknificent's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

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This book was very cute even if it was lacking in depth or spice. For some reason it reminded me of the movie Clue, I think because the characters kept finding themselves in such absurd situations. 

If you are looking for something light and quick this is a book for you. 

CW: alcohol abuse, bullying, albleism, misogyny/sexism, ageism, classism

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexism, Alcoholism, Ableism, Classism, Bullying, and Misogyny