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The Nutcracker: The Classic Christmas Fantasy - The Original Tale In Two Versions by E.T.A. Hoffmann, Alexandre Dumas

3 reviews

mana_tea's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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? No

4.25

It would probably only have been four stars if this story hadn't been so full of nostalgia and childhood for me. I could imagine that you would have to have read/listened to it as a child (for the first time) to like it now as much as I do and adults would find it a little harder to get into the magic. The more old-fashioned language is lovely, but certainly takes some getting used to. Unfortunately, there are also clichés and words that are no longer in accordance with the modern times.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racial slurs, Violence, and Sexism

poirot's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Animal cruelty, Racial slurs, Animal death, Racism, Violence, Death, Blood, and Body horror

Moderate: Gaslighting

Minor: Slavery

laura_huey's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-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 first came to The Nutcracker many years ago through the ballet. This was my first time reading the novel. I found it to be very different to the ballet but delightful. I was able to get though it one sitting, and would recommend it for upper primary children as a fun Christmas read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Blood

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: War, Violence, Slavery, Racism, and Racial slurs

The book was first written in 1816 and is very much a product of its time, and therefore uses very outdated language to refer to various disabilities, facial differences, and races. It’s important to read it with a critical eye and through the lens of reflecting on the past.