Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll

117 reviews

turrean's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

A fabulous read. The audiobook narrator was wonderful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Bullying

Minor: Forced institutionalization

tiggeruth's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism

wheelyautistic's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

4.5

Brilliant Book detailing autistic experience I just wish it didn't focus so much of masking and emphasised more the need to unmask however I do feel like it is somewhat covered by towards the end by identifying the problems masking can have on an autistic person.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Medical trauma, and Emotional abuse

sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Bullying

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Confinement, Torture, Murder, Gaslighting, Violence, and Mental illness

gracecooper's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Bullying

ns44's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

I love this book , it's so beautiful and I still cry every time I read it . I don't think it's my favourite Elle Mcnicoll book but it was my first and it's very special to me . 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Bullying

Moderate: Forced institutionalization

Minor: Toxic friendship

juliette_95's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Ableism

kvree801's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism

bethancy's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Hate crime, Forced institutionalization, and Ableism

mathildemroy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism