Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Idlewild by James Frankie Thomas

4 reviews

hannahpings's review

dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

idlewild makes for an exceptional debut, but for me there's an even higher ceiling that it could––but frustratingly, doesn't quite––hit. that it could is a marvel enough on its own, though

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, Cursing, Suicide attempt, Dysphoria, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Racism

Moderate: Sexual assault, War, Incest, and Mental illness

Minor: Alcohol, Classism, Mass/school shootings, and Pedophilia

incest:

two characters write erotic, real-person fanfiction about two other characters under the assumption that they are step-brothers

bella_cavicchi's review

emotional funny reflective medium-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

4.0

There is something beautifully tragic about IDLEWILD, so apt is its portrayal of nostalgia, particularly the nostalgia of being a teenager, being a teenager who is queer, but maybe doesn't yet know how, being a teenager who is desperate to escape, to be invisible, but who, REALLY, at their core, just wants to be seen and loved. I'm glad this book exists.

(I also have a soft spot for novels that are set between 2000-2010, feature theatre kids, and involve life at private schools, so IDLEWILD was already destined to win points in my book, let's be honest.)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dysphoria

Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence

Minor: Homophobia, Classism, and Abandonment

chefboyavi's review

adventurous dark emotional funny reflective sad tense 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

Beautifully written, well conceived, and ultimately heartbreaking. I’ve never been more grateful to have gone to public school. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Dysphoria, Fatphobia, and Body shaming

Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Classism, Bullying, Drug use, Stalking, and Sexual harassment

dystopia's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Biphobia, Transphobia, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Racism, Fatphobia, and Classism

Minor: War, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, and Pedophilia