Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

American Panda by Gloria Chao

4 reviews

bookcaptivated's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Medical content, Misogyny, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Blood, Body shaming, Infertility, Fatphobia, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Dementia, Racism, Suicide, Death, and Pregnancy

iksme's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring slow-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

3.0

Well I picked this book up because I wanted an easy read, and an easy read is what I got, wouldn't recommend unless someone asked was looking for books with Asian American main characters. I mean even then, I can think of better. Honestly I don't know why I read this.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infertility, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Racism, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Sexism

Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content

Minor: Vomit, Suicide, War, Genocide, Classism, and Xenophobia

The main character has a fear of germs, like a massive fear.

saadiasreads's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective 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: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Racism, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Medical content, Infertility, Emotional abuse, and Death

fromjuliereads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book! I did find it really difficult to read for parts because Mei is struggling so much about what her parents want. And her parents... it was so challenging and frustrating at times to read. But I know this is something that so many young people experience, so it's great to see it reflected in YA! 
I really liked Mei. I felt so akin to her and her germaphobia. I struggle with germs and ALWAYS have hand sanitizer with me. I felt really seen with her character! Medical stuff freaks me out, too - haha. And Darren and Nic were so great!! I loved their characters. And of course Xing and Esther.  

I loved how realistic but hopeful and happy the ending was. It was a HEA in a realistic way and it made me smile.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Medical content, and Misogyny