Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Peter Pan - J.M. Barrie by J.M. Barrie

90 reviews

tattymouse's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

1.5

A huge shock to read this book for the first time in 2024 and be horrified by its contents the entire way through. Which is a shame, because the method of narration and sentence structure in the book are lovely and magical and are the only reason this gets a 1.5. The content issues I had cover all types of concerns: Peter routinely murders both children and adults and this is completely glossed over as something that doesn't alarm the children at all. Yet I see no indication in the text as to why this particular type of violence wouldn't stir them from the childhood spell Neverland seems to cast, especially when they're perfectly capable of remembering many nice things about the real world. The language used to describe the Native tribe is racist enough, but there is also a chapter of generalizations about Native People's versus "the white man" and that chapter in particular was difficult to listen to. Throughout the book there are several mentions of food and body size that I would also be very hesitant to let any child hear. And the father in the book is maybe the most unlikeable character I've encountered in children's literature, and that includes villains. 

Reading this book once was enough - it will not get a place on my bookshelves and I hope my children never ask to read it.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual content, Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Child death, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Violence, Sexism, Murder, Racism, Body shaming, Physical abuse, and Suicide

manukahoney_reads's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

Whimsical and adventurous. The racism and references to corporal punishment were jarring though. Otherwise, so relaxing and comforting to fall asleep to or during sick days. Lily Collins is a wonderful narrator. She's warm, playful and seamlessly gets into each different characters voice.   

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism

Minor: Physical abuse and Child abuse

christiannnotos's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-paced

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

2.0

peter pan as the great white father…. ummmmm don’t know about that one.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Racism, Colonisation, and Racial slurs

jaz_apples's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Misogyny

Moderate: Violence and Murder

5678901234's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexism, and Misogyny

amanda_mh's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

3.75

That turned out to be a really sweet story, unexpectedly sad and thoughtful 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Drug use, Misogyny, Racism, Violence, Sexism, and Cultural appropriation

inkdrinkermal's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

I read this with my daughter. I loved watching the way it captured her imagination. The narrator of the book is whimsical and has many asides, which made it entertaining to read as an adult. 

I felt I had to edit and censor a lot of the racial slurs and negative stereotypes, and also the violence. 110 years sure changes what's acceptable and unacceptable, especially for a children's book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

Moderate: Violence

another_dahlia's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.75

A fae stalks several generations of a family, kidnapping their children from their beds at night and taking them to Neverland.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Child abuse, Colonisation, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Racism, and Sexual content

One fae stalks several generations of a family, kidnapping their children from their beds at night and taking them to Neverland.

heddas_bookgems's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

marsh_mall0w's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Sexism, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Grief and Violence