Reviews tagging 'Fatphobia'

De bibliotheek van geheime dromen by Michiko Aoyama

67 reviews

toastyghosty13's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

I really enjoyed reading this book because it was a way to show how the most unlikely of methods could help you to have a better outlook on life. This book was emotional, but has at least one thing throughout all of the stories that I think any reader could relate to. This was a pretty quick read and each story left me feeling inspired. It was a good feel good book.

The only thing that felt off for me was how a lot of the characters talked about the librarian. The way they talked or thought about her was kind of gross, especially when she basically helped them turn their lives around. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia

crystalisreading's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Fatphobia, Pregnancy, and Sexism

pamnc's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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? No

3.75

Wholesome, feel-good short stories with interwoven characters. Wildly unnecessary details about the librarian’s size. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia

breadhag's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Moderate: Sexism

l0bke's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

morgiechristine's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia and Misogyny

meremeth's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

Such a lovely comfort read about finding your place in society. I appreciated that a lot of the book was about the characters finding joy/balance/belonging in their work. I've recently gone through a mid 20s career crisis, so this book felt like an encouraging pat on the shoulder from someone you trust.

The audio book is a mixed bag, some of the narrators are great and some are a little weird. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia

angiedotthereader's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia

anainthecastle's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

alimnchld's review against another edition

3.75

Would have given it 4 starts, had it not been for the recurrent fatphobia; it was weird and unnecessary, going through the trouble of describing the librarian's overweight body nearly in every POV. 
Other than that, the stories are quite heartwarming. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia