Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (large print) by J.K. Rowling

54 reviews

lexarobinson's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

Although the film is stronger, the plot moves slowly, before suddenly becoming incredibly intense. The Battle of the Department of Mysteries is a phenomenal fight scene (if a little strange... why are a bunch of psychotic adults fighting six teenagers - Ginny and Luna are not even 16!). Harry's exploration of grief and loss is perfectly written, and it culminates in another heartbreaking death that had teardrops staining my page. Umbridge is also a brilliantly written character.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Violence, Grief, and War

gsch219's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Grief, and Abandonment

Minor: Sexual assault

grizzlysnack's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Torture, Violence, and Death of parent

Minor: Confinement and Vomit

annapox's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Torture, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Violence, Medical content, and Kidnapping

Minor: Confinement, Cursing, and Death of parent

rachel_kay5853's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Death, Vomit, and Murder

trintrin's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

okay 800 pages long, we got a lot to unpack here.

- First off, I will defend CapsLock!Harry with my life. The boy just saw his worst enemy brought back to life only for the public to label him a liar?? while he also has to remain in the dark about everything?? while also living with his vile aunt and uncle?? He deserves to scream and let everything out
- 'Listening to the news! Again?' 'Well, it changes everyday, you see' I live for badass Harry
- Sirius being both a parental figure and a brotherly figure to Harry
- Mother-hen-Molly mode activated
- 'I... must... not... look... like... a baboon's... backside' when I tell you I completely LOST IT 😭
- Umbridge, man. I hate her so much, I love her
- Fred and George pulling the most insane pranks to annoy her lmaoooo
- The teachers going with it?? 😭
- Prof. Sprout awarding 20 points when Harry passed the watering can? Prof. Flitwick giving Harry a box of sweets? love it
- 'It unscrews the other way' and 'Have a biscuit, Potter' STAN MINERVA MCGONAGALL 
- Peeves saluting the Weasley twins
- The DA making Harry realise his calling as a DADA teacher (too bad he had to be an Auror in the end)
- The entire St. Mungo's scene
- Arthur Weasley is the GOAT, man
- Harry absolutely LOSING IT in Dumbledore's office after the battle at the Ministry was just plain DEVASTATING. My heart shattered just like all those trinkets on Dumbledore's shelves </3
- That was also the first time I ever cried while rereading a book, so yeah
- This used to be my least favourite book as a child, but growing up I realised how much I love this book, the way it deals with Harry's trauma, it's just perfect. Also, I can't say no to more Wizarding World content. They could literally just be sitting in a class, bored out of their minds, and I'd still read it

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Mental illness, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Medical content

Minor: Vomit

ok7a's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Grief

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Child abuse, Vomit, and Death of parent

luluslittlelibrary's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This is definitely one of my favs... love all of the Remus and Sirius moments and I love how much Harry loves teaching defense in the DA.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Torture, Violence, Antisemitism, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Death of parent

spookybecks's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Grief

rini's review against another edition

adventurous dark

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Cultural appropriation

Minor: Sexual violence