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adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I loved the movie as a kid, so I wanted to read the source material and eh... I prefer the movie.
I get that this was from the 70s, but only referring to Bastian as fat, pale, and weak over and over? And the "greenskins" that hunt the purple buffalo and are referred to as "savage"? Come on now.
I might have enjoyed this more as a kid, but still, as an adult I've read much better middle grade stories.
I get that this was from the 70s, but only referring to Bastian as fat, pale, and weak over and over? And the "greenskins" that hunt the purple buffalo and are referred to as "savage"? Come on now.
I might have enjoyed this more as a kid, but still, as an adult I've read much better middle grade stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship and Animal death
Moderate: Fatphobia, Violence, and Bullying
Minor: Death of parent and Racism
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