Reviews with content warning for Child abuse - Mi Planta de Naranja Lima

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Mi Planta de Naranja Lima by José Mauro de Vasconcelos

14 reviews

sofiaamelia's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

5.0

This book felt so special to me. It is equally sweet and wonderful as it is complex and heartbreaking. Reading from a child’s perspective reminds me of all the imagination and thoughtfulness we held as children. But Zezé has to fight to hold on to these beautiful qualities as he is faced with things no child should be. This is such a beautiful story. I can’t believe this is a children’s book.

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reading_one_more_book's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I cryed so much.... This book is full of emotions, we get to see life through the eyes of 5yo boy, who was born in poverty and forced to grow up way to fast.
Zeze will always have a place in my heart. So far one of the best books I've read.

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laralaske's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this book so much. I cried 2 times, one for the christmas gift part and one for the dialogue she has with the teacher. So beautifullh written. Loved the dialogue towards the beginning with uncle Edmundo when he explains to him that he's now having "thoughts" and he lets go of the "bird". Such a beautiful image.

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franban's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

¿Por qué le cuentan cosas a las pequeñas criaturas?

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ngidda's review against another edition

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emotional funny sad 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? No

5.0

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clotalksbooks's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I struggled a bit at first, I think mainly due to the way characters are introduced and I was losing track of who was who (as the translator alludes to this is a difference with Brazilian literature). I soon came to enjoy the little stories, though they are quite shocking. Although some parts were amusing, and I loved hearing from a child's viewpoint, the overall feeling is malancholy. It is so sad the way a child can be treated. The translation works well, and the choice of narrator was an easy voice to listen to. I can see why this is a classic.

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