Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

25 reviews

litliz's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Physical abuse, Sexism, Alcohol, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Classism, Grief, and Misogyny

rachaelbunny's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Body shaming, and Racial slurs

Minor: Alcoholism and Bullying

jadehusdanhicks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.0

My first classic since childhood, this was creative, well written and imaginative. There was a LOT of dialogue which was a bit too much at times but it was overall enjoyable. 

Anne Shirley is such a loveable character and her and Manilas growth together is adorable.  Definitely a great entry way classic if you can handle the excessive amount of dialogue. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Death, Medical content, Bullying, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Body shaming

rchulin1's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Grief, Sexism, Classism, Alcohol, and Death of parent

might_be_may's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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? Yes

4.75

So good, so deep, so warm.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Abandonment and Terminal illness

lostinthelibrary's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring slow-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? Yes

5.0

This is one of my favourite childhood books and it still holds up. I listened to it slowly through the Sleepy Bookshelf Podcast which gave me all of the nostalgic feelings of falling asleep to the radio play as a child. I still loved all the things I loved before but gained a new appreciation for how natural Anne's coming of age was and how she matured while maintaining her wonderful personality. All of the other characters were just as loveable: Marilla, Matthew, Diana, Miss Stacey, Gilbert I could go on. This truly is my comfort read and I don't think it is the last time I will read it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Death

Moderate: Body shaming

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

koplomps's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0

I wish I had liked this more! Some of Anne's bits just dragged out for so long. I loved the start and ending, but around 60% way through I felt quite bored. Maybe I thought that there would've been more adventure and less monologue. Loved the main characters so much!
I read this as an audiobook (loved the narrator).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying and Body shaming

Minor: Abandonment

hannahmeg's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, and Death

Minor: Death of parent

scottyreadsstuff's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

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Ahhhhhhh I can’t believe I waited so long to read this charming novel!! When I was about 10, I remember attempting to read Anne of Green Gables, but because I was a stupidly judgemental 10-year-old; I thought Anne was annoying so I never finished it…until now.

I’m so glad I gave this another chance because I thoroughly LOVED this book!! I’m really excited to read the rest of the series too! 😄

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming

ttumbletree's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexism