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anneshirley4u's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism and Racism
Moderate: Fatphobia
ellwoo's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Racism
slintangel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, and Death of parent
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
bluelightbeam's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
This book was a quick read, and I enjoyed most of it. The worst part was probably the chapter about Samson d’Arnault. I was disturbed by the language used to describe him.
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Murder and Suicide
ameliaflint's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A sweet little book. I enjoyed it and its characters very much. It does attempt to delve into deeper meanings and topics, which I appreciate, but it doesn't quite succeed. I did, however, appreciate the portrait of the time and place and I found it a beautiful and accurate analysis of homesteading.
Moderate: Pregnancy, Colonisation, Racism, Misogyny, Grief, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry
tradepaperback's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Murder
nikkiacat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Excellent! Enjoyed it much more than Oh, Pioneer! Not that that one was bad, but this one was just...better. it was very interesting, viewing Antonia solely through Jim's eyes. You love her as he loves her. So glad she wound up with the life she did. Seems really nice (as either Lena or Tiny said, I forget which, not for me but seems like fun.) There was some random, totally out of place racism. I mean I know the book was written in the early 20th century but geez. It just came out of nowhere and made me cringe. Aside from that, this was an excellent read, with some lovely lyrical writing in spots.
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, and Suicide
Minor: Racism and Sexual assault
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