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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
trigger warnings: emotional abuse, confinement, physical abuse mention
This was super whimsical and the messaging was really heartfelt. The book makes a really interesting point about systems that aid to help but are inherently causing harm to communities they aim to "protect". This book was famously embroiled in twitter scandal when the author mentioned in an interview that the story was inspired by the kidnapping and forced assimilation of indigenous children. The book isn't as insidious as twitter made it out to be, in fact the book focus on critiquing the institutions that hurt indigenous communities. It is still very much a white saviour take of "one individual who approaches things with an open mind can change the world" which we all know doesn't fucking work.
Overall a pretty solid if idealistic book especially considering the source inspiration is darker.
This was super whimsical and the messaging was really heartfelt. The book makes a really interesting point about systems that aid to help but are inherently causing harm to communities they aim to "protect". This book was famously embroiled in twitter scandal when the author mentioned in an interview that the story was inspired by the kidnapping and forced assimilation of indigenous children. The book isn't as insidious as twitter made it out to be, in fact the book focus on critiquing the institutions that hurt indigenous communities. It is still very much a white saviour take of "one individual who approaches things with an open mind can change the world" which we all know doesn't fucking work.
Overall a pretty solid if idealistic book especially considering the source inspiration is darker.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A delightful story of hope in the face of adversity, and of finding a family even when you least expect it. Incredibly refreshing to read a book - especially with its elements of queer romance - that focuses not on the Young and Beautiful and Dramatic, but on the middle-aged and slightly overweight who've settled for life as it is. A beautiful reminder that queer people exist in all walks of life, even if they're forgotten by mainstream media, and all the more touching for its ordinariness.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Death of parent
Minor: Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Abandonment
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Xenophobia
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Religious bigotry
Minor: Homophobia, Death of parent, Abandonment
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
The feeling of reading this book is akin to watching my favourite childhood movie, truly a heartwarming experience that leaves me in a puddle of happy tears.
TJ Klune has created something special here and I hope everyone has the pleasure of enjoying this little slice of home. His dialogue has to be the best part of his writing, equal parts witty and endearing. Lucy is probably my favourite character in the book, quite possibly my favourite fictional six-year-old.
TJ Klune has created something special here and I hope everyone has the pleasure of enjoying this little slice of home. His dialogue has to be the best part of his writing, equal parts witty and endearing. Lucy is probably my favourite character in the book, quite possibly my favourite fictional six-year-old.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse
Minor: Genocide, Physical abuse, Violence, Xenophobia
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse
Minor: Confinement