Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey

14 reviews

water_and_shade's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective 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

4.5

Beautiful prose - descriptive without excessive flourish (something I struggle with in modern literary fiction), excellent building of tension, compassionate and well rounded characters. Really enjoyed the way in which Charlie slowly began to learn about prejudice and racism, and the way this was portrayed through the actions of others, Jasper Jones and self reflection. I did think the banter between Jeffrey and Charlie was a bit much at times, so I have detracted half a star, also feel like it probably could've done without the final chapter - the second last chapter seemed like a nice ending point. Overall, really enjoying digging into modern Australian fiction and finding some gems! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide

Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs

Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault

emilyslater's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Grief, Suicide, and Racism

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Sexual violence

goldyyy's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs

Moderate: Bullying, Suicide, Child death, and Death

Minor: Incest, Death of parent, Rape, and Sexual assault

cassbarker's review

medium-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Pedophilia, and Murder

Moderate: Rape

bec4's review

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious medium-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Violence, and Racism

Moderate: Rape

scorpiobooklover's review

dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.25

Had to read this for English. Felt like plot could be condensed in 250 pages or less. I do like the mystery element to it but this books gives me white saviour complex. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Incest, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Violence

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

so_hull's review

dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Rape, Domestic abuse, Racism, and Racial slurs

Minor: Alcoholism

franciscamichelle's review

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Sexual harassment, and Racial slurs

Minor: Rape

lexiesophocli's review

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Death, Racism, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Rape

annchmn's review

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.75

I liked Charlie’s reflections on life, and the twists he and Jasper encountered as they looked for answers. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Suicide, and Alcohol

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Murder, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

Minor: Sexual content