Reviews tagging 'Racism'

The First Bright Thing by J.R. Dawson

2 reviews

pinklemonadey's review

adventurous emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I really enjoyed this book. It was an emotional story about a woman finding and treasuring her chosen family after a toxic relationship, set in a magical and historical world. I found the characters to be relatable, especially Rin. Although I hate the antagonist from a personal standpoint, I find his writing to be compelling.

I will say that I felt a few small things were left unanswered and/or without a payoff, such as 

what happened to Mr. Davidson and why Charles would have died if he stayed in the present time

but they were not such big questions that would have left me feeling completely unsatisfied.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Antisemitism, and War

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Racism

kris386's review

emotional sad slow-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Violence, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Stalking, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Animal death, Child death, and Eating disorder