Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o

3 reviews

ellornaslibrary's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Body shaming

meowster18's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

This is what happened. I cried. A lot. This story is something that I struggle to read to my siblings because of how poignant it is at focusing on self-love and self-worth as a young black child in this world. I struggled because I could heavily relate to what Sulwe was feeling and was going through in order to feel comfortable in her own skin. Beautiful. Gorgeous. Run to the store. Run to your phone. Get this book like yesterday. 

Lupita, actress from notably Black Panther and many other films, is a master storyteller. Strongly recommend this book for yourself and for your loved ones. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Racism

book_dragon_'s review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming