Reviews tagging 'Xenophobia'

Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult

16 reviews

juleskr02's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad 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

this book consists of by far one of the greatest courtroom scenes ever! it’s full of twists and turns and drama and love and it’s just oh such a wonderful story! 

the story is excellently written, and learning about the inspiration and process from the author’s note is so interesting. focusing on hate and love, this book highlights just how similar those strong feelings are. it takes you through so many emotions, highlighting the impact of passive racism, and the resolution is everything. 

there were characters to love and characters to hate and in the end, you appreciate learning from both sides and their points of view. this story follows along with different aspects of a real issue in today’s society, which is conflicts of racism and white supremacy. and i think it’s done superbly well. 

a phenomenal read, truly!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Child death

Moderate: Xenophobia

Minor: Violence

kpg1124's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Wow. Not only is this book attention grabbing and creates characters so real you can’t help but get sucked into their world it also paints a starkly accurate picture of race in America. Particularly with a message that I believe is most important, it is the responsibility of white allies to talk to other white people about race and the system that benefits us. The author also gives the reader such a real picture that you find reason for empathy in every story, yes even the skinhead. A must read book for every white American.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Classism, Transphobia, Racism, Antisemitism, Xenophobia, and Suicide attempt

A lesson in how to write real life characters, race in America, and cultivate empathy everywhere. No one is ever too far lost if we take the time to get to know them.

anne152's review against another edition

challenging dark informative inspiring 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Death, Child death, Antisemitism, Slavery, Homophobia, Xenophobia, Medical content, and Medical trauma

Minor: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts

emmalizzz's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Hate crime

graceheiberger's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-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? N/A

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Child death, Hate crime, Islamophobia, Medical content, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Xenophobia

whattaylorreads's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Antisemitism, Homophobia, Xenophobia, Violence, Self harm, Medical content, Hate crime, Death, and Child death

Moderate: Animal death and Suicide

Minor: Toxic relationship