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drewbutler's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
One very significant mark against this book is how misogynistic it is. Women are not depicted in any kind of honorable or humanizing light, nor are they ever really given even the most cursory of developments beyond their physical appearance. It’s very sad and doesn’t stand the test of time, to say the very least.
Despite its significant flaws, this is a book with a lot of heart and a lot to say. If you can look past it’s glaring missteps, it’s well worth a read.
Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, and War
haleyd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Graphic: Violence, War, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Alcohol, Confinement, Excrement, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, and Trafficking
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Classism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Police brutality, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Stalking, Terminal illness, and Vomit
A sometimes humorous, sometimes depressing classic full of paradoxes and contradictions that only prove themselves true, this take on WWII was a bit difficult for me to get through. Once I knew the writing style was to intentionally include these opposites, I became bored and would fall asleep after a few pages. It went more quickly toward the end, but then it was just so sad in some of the final pages, it was that what became the challenge for me. I'm reading this as part of a goal to get through several lists of "banned books" I've found. While I don't think any books should be truly banned, this one made me think several times, "Eek. This is part of the reason this was banned." Most of that is because it is so repulsive and very graphic. But also, things were quite different when this book was written which is evidenced by some of the behaviors wherein described. It could possibly be argued that children's minds are too vulnerable, but I would personally argue that I'd be confident letting my own teenage child read this, knowing that I've raised her well. However, I would definitely warn her that she likely wouldn't want to.freechiken's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: War
itshrewsbury's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: War and Death
atorno's review against another edition
4.25
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Misogyny, War, Xenophobia, Transphobia, and Homophobia
amberinbookland's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, War, Murder, Violence, and Sexual violence
impeachnixon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, War, Violence, Sexual content, Racial slurs, Racism, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual violence and Rape
Minor: Antisemitism
techigeekchic's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Rape, and Misogyny
Minor: Suicide
ginadapooh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and War
alexhaydon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Misogyny, War, and Violence