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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Just finished reading this with my 7 year old daughter. It is an interesting snapshot of that time period, but I was surprised by how preachy and lecturing it was in regards to society and class and treatment of animals. I thought it was too heavy-handed in that regard for a true kids book.
This was one of my favourite books when I was younger.
And reading it while I'm older, its still a brilliant book.
I love the writing style with the P.O.V coming from black beauty. You feel like you're watching his life unfold from the side lines. While reading I was transported to 19th century England, and while it's just a story, its horrible to know the horrors that some horses went through.
This book will always remain one of my favourites.
And reading it while I'm older, its still a brilliant book.
I love the writing style with the P.O.V coming from black beauty. You feel like you're watching his life unfold from the side lines. While reading I was transported to 19th century England, and while it's just a story, its horrible to know the horrors that some horses went through.
This book will always remain one of my favourites.
This was the first book to make me cry. I remember finishing it and sobbing my lil eyes out.
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
I had this read to me as a child and when I went on holiday I forgot this book and I had to get my dad (who stayed at home) to read it down the phone so I could go to sleep. I loved it. It was amazing.
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Definitely a moralizing how to treat horses book. Interesting that it wasn’t initially intended for children but still very didactic and repetitive
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
hopeful
inspiring
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:
No
A lovely read. It did get a bit preachy about treating animals with kindness but I can’t fault the logic in the message, which would have been revolutionary in its day.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death
Minor: Alcoholism, Death, Blood, Car accident
