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peachypenny's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I find Sara Crewe to be a bit annoying, as there is little character development— after all she is repeatedly said to be perfect and well mannered throughout the book. No character development, period-typical (but not excusable) racism, and classism that makes the book ‘icky’. Nevertheless, I love the bit where Sara pretends and describes what could be: Magic. A few good quotes and a classic orphan finding home makes for a good ending however.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Child abuse, and Classism
luciaartworld's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
“If nature has made you for a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart; and though there may be times when your hands are empty, your heart is always full, and you can give things out of that—warm things, kind things, sweet things—help and comfort and laughter—and sometimes gay, kind laughter is the best help of all.”
I'm so glad I decided to give this book a try. I remember loving the 1995 film as a child and I can safely say the book is just as good.
The story of little Sarah Crewe warmed my heart once more. The plot is a very simple one and quite possibly something that you have read before.
When reading it you have to remember the times when this book was written and that this is a story of a child. It includes many cruel and real parts but it also includes fantasy worth of a fairy-tail book.
I think this is a fantastic small read for both children and adults to enjoy.
I'm so glad I decided to give this book a try. I remember loving the 1995 film as a child and I can safely say the book is just as good.
The story of little Sarah Crewe warmed my heart once more. The plot is a very simple one and quite possibly something that you have read before.
When reading it you have to remember the times when this book was written and that this is a story of a child. It includes many cruel and real parts but it also includes fantasy worth of a fairy-tail book.
I think this is a fantastic small read for both children and adults to enjoy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Racism and Death of parent
lil_micks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
littlecat's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
The racism is the biggest ugh of it for me, followed by the classism.
I like Sara as a character, she is genuin kind, but also a little weird in the way of a child that grew up without peers of equal footing, and I like how it shows that kindness is something you have to chose and that sometimes its hard. I do not like the way everyone else is made to be lesser so she can shine, I cried for the other girls, and Saras story is sad, but it has this, this is wrong cause it happens to her a rich person, the happy end literally has Becky becoming her servent instead.
I like Sara as a character, she is genuin kind, but also a little weird in the way of a child that grew up without peers of equal footing, and I like how it shows that kindness is something you have to chose and that sometimes its hard. I do not like the way everyone else is made to be lesser so she can shine, I cried for the other girls, and Saras story is sad, but it has this, this is wrong cause it happens to her a rich person, the happy end literally has Becky becoming her servent instead.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Confinement, and Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Racism
lapetite's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
It's complicated for me to rate this one. The obvious racism, classism, fat-shaming was jarring. It's also different than the much-beloved (by me at least) 1995 movie. Ram Dass has very little agency, Captain Crewe is very much dead and there is a new character that becomes Sara's guardian by the end.
I did like Sara, though. I liked seeing her efforts to be kind and fair, even when her circumstances were dire and downright depressing.
The narrator of the audiobook was just ok. Her voice for Miss Minchin was spot on, but everyone else sounded very similar at times.
I did like Sara, though. I liked seeing her efforts to be kind and fair, even when her circumstances were dire and downright depressing.
The narrator of the audiobook was just ok. Her voice for Miss Minchin was spot on, but everyone else sounded very similar at times.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Child abuse, Racism, Grief, Fatphobia, and Death
morganperks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Slavery, Racism, and Death of parent
rachel_here's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Racism
karenaerts's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Racism
twilightfairyx's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Second attempt at reading this following a failed attempt as a teenager and being a fan of the film.
The story is highly detailed and weaves as wonderful an image as Sara conjures through her own imaginings.
I’ve said there are diverse characters here, but this is not in reference to skin tone, race or religion. There are a vast array of personality types that play throughout the story with each one being very clearly laid out. I personally believe that diversity can be through that too. From what is described, there are only two black characters which, in context of the setting of high class Victorian London, doesn’t feel out of place, but could put some people off.
Definitely one to reread again. I enjoyed it immensely.
The story is highly detailed and weaves as wonderful an image as Sara conjures through her own imaginings.
I’ve said there are diverse characters here, but this is not in reference to skin tone, race or religion. There are a vast array of personality types that play throughout the story with each one being very clearly laid out. I personally believe that diversity can be through that too. From what is described, there are only two black characters which, in context of the setting of high class Victorian London, doesn’t feel out of place, but could put some people off.
Definitely one to reread again. I enjoyed it immensely.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, Slavery, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Child abuse
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