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the_true_monroe's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse
Moderate: Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Body shaming
Minor: Gaslighting, Ableism, Suicide, Murder, and Confinement
spineofthesaurus's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Confinement, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Gaslighting, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Torture, Abandonment, and Ableism
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Body horror
katharina90's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
The message at the heart of Matilda is so hopeful and uplifting. A David vs. Goliath story that encourages kids to fight their bullies and stand up for what's right. But you have to be ok with descriptions of pretty severe abuse and look past countless other issues including fatphobia and body shaming, sexism and misogyny, classism, and ableist language. Re-reading this now, I don't find it particularly funny and have to work hard to connect with the positive message at the story's core.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Abandonment, and Bullying
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, and Classism
Minor: Ableism and Suicide
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