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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
sad
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
This book is so incredibly sad. Black Beauty is sold over and over again, sometimes to kind owners but sometimes to cruel or ignorant owners. Anna Sewell was apparently a crusader for the better treatment of animals and also temperance.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
No
lighthearted
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:
N/A
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
This was a beautiful story for any age reader, though I think it is intended for older children. I've had it on my shelf for decades as part of a classic collection, and am I ever glad I finally picked it up!
I loved that it was written from Black Beauty's point of view and that the story is relayed as he hears it/experiences it, and even though he doesn't always understand, the reader does. It's not a complex plot, but it is eye opening! I've never been terribly fond of horses, but I will never look at them the same way again.
I highly recommend it, even if you're not an animal-lover. (And if you are, be sure to have some tissues at hand!) The lessons of respect and kindness to all creatures are invaluable.
I loved that it was written from Black Beauty's point of view and that the story is relayed as he hears it/experiences it, and even though he doesn't always understand, the reader does. It's not a complex plot, but it is eye opening! I've never been terribly fond of horses, but I will never look at them the same way again.
I highly recommend it, even if you're not an animal-lover. (And if you are, be sure to have some tissues at hand!) The lessons of respect and kindness to all creatures are invaluable.
dark
emotional
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Holding a seance to contact Anna Sewell so she can contribute to my therapy bills due to this book.
(I loved this book so much. I literally SOBBED at the end because my inner horse girl was finally at peace.)
(I loved this book so much. I literally SOBBED at the end because my inner horse girl was finally at peace.)