Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

5 reviews

bites_of_books's review against another edition

challenging mysterious medium-paced

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

2.0

The mystery itself is quite interesting but I couldn't help but be distracted by the confusing writing and the racist and ableist language used. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Medical content, Alcoholism, Ableism, Murder, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Racism, Suicide, Bullying, Chronic illness, Grief, and Sexism

the_cat_on_a_bookcase's review

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Xenophobia, Racial slurs, Death, Ableism, and Murder

cristine's review

adventurous emotional funny mysterious fast-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? No

4.5

Really enjoyed this and read it at a time I needed a good mystery and quick read. The character development was solid and I loved that the end of the book provided a look at the characters’ lives in the future.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Torture, Death, Ableism, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Racial slurs, Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, and Chronic illness

odrib's review

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Ableism, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Body shaming, and Antisemitism

Minor: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Suicide, Death, and Child death

mortonsspoon's review

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, and Misogyny