Reviews tagging 'Racism'

The English Struwwelpeter by Heinrich Hoffmann

2 reviews

linnylionheart's review against another edition

dark sad fast-paced

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

2.0

This is a cult classic in Germany, unfortunately. It was created to scare kids shitless into submission. Principles of education are very harmful. Originally published in 1845, my rating is in light of “how things were back then”, but it should be forbidden nowadays, in my opinion.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Medical content

child death by fire ; mutilation of a child’s extremities ; child death by starvation

ancdl's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Racial slurs, Racism, and Self harm