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labyrith_of_a_thousand_mirrors's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love Lindgren's movies and realized I never read one of her books before. That's why I picked this up from the local library.
It's actually really close to the movie but there are a few details that I found enriching.
Unfortunately, this book made me realize how toxic the relationship especially between Ronja and Matthis is. It got better towards the end, but still. Ronja is expected to emotionally care for Matthis, even though it should be the other way around.
I expected the sexism, gender norms and stuff, nostalgia helps me ignore it in the movies. But I think it's important to know what you're reading before you do, to determine whether you're fine with it by seing it in the historical context.
Edit: Bumping up the rating because I realized it was Ronjas toxic father who changed his ways and fixed their broken relationship, which is pretty forward thinking. Yes, her Mom told her something like "he' suffering, come home" but she didn't until he apologized.
It's actually really close to the movie but there are a few details that I found enriching.
Unfortunately, this book made me realize how toxic the relationship especially between Ronja and Matthis is. It got better towards the end, but still. Ronja is expected to emotionally care for Matthis, even though it should be the other way around.
I expected the sexism, gender norms and stuff, nostalgia helps me ignore it in the movies. But I think it's important to know what you're reading before you do, to determine whether you're fine with it by seing it in the historical context.
Edit: Bumping up the rating because I realized it was Ronjas toxic father who changed his ways and fixed their broken relationship, which is pretty forward thinking. Yes, her Mom told her something like "he' suffering, come home" but she didn't until he apologized.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Emotional abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Grief, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Animal death
lindasoderlundd's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Kidnapping
Minor: Violence and Animal death
aleesquer's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Death
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