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cecilialau_'s review against another edition
Sometimes this book read like fiction to me. Especially in the beginning. There were parts that were hard to read as the reality of class and family dysfunction sets the scene for narrow-mindedness and being more concerned with being “normal” than being curious about and loving your child. It feels like there’s a long way to go for self-acceptance along with the heartbreaking realisation that acceptance from the family (due to societal expectations/perceived standards) will not happen. It scratches the surface of class issues and lack of resources, i.e. opportunities and education, to show and embrace inclusivity. It’s worth a read.
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Racial slurs, Addiction, Colonisation, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Body shaming, Classism, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Islamophobia, Outing, and Physical abuse
bbrbck's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Bullying, Child abuse, Hate crime, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
aimeenotpond's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Hate crime, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Cursing, Incest, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual violence, Homophobia, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Addiction and Animal cruelty
Minor: Animal death
iisrobot's review against another edition
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Hate crime