Reviews tagging 'Xenophobia'

The Near Witch by V.E. Schwab, V.E. Schwab

9 reviews

twonky's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, and Death of parent

zmeiat's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

 Very strong debut that showcases V. E Schwabs compelling writting ability from the very start.
The Near Witch however, felt like it would have worked better if it was put to screen instead of in a book format.
The story itself was pretty straighforward, and could have been elevated further with the help of cool imagery and sound-design, making the basic plot more exciting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia

Moderate: Misogyny and Death of parent

dhh08's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia, Kidnapping, and Death of parent

Moderate: Death of parent

hmstaab's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Xenophobia, and Death of parent

Minor: Child death, Kidnapping, Murder, and Sexual harassment

joisaddler's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, and Death of parent

chris_reads's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Sexism, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Xenophobia, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Gun violence and Blood

voilajean's review against another edition

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Child death, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

aroseb's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Xenophobia and Kidnapping

Minor: Gun violence and Violence

claudiamacpherson's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping

Minor: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail