Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall

7 reviews

eepeaden's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective 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? Yes

4.5

There were several times I wanted to scream at the narrator (a child) but the overall story was a good look into the social environment of the day.  I was hoping for not really a different ending, but a more complete ending.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Domestic abuse

rin_kate_katie's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infertility, Racism, and Hate crime

Moderate: Rape, Abandonment, Sexism, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Bullying

silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition

This is a really interesting story but it’s just way too harsh for me to handle right now.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Miscarriage, Abandonment, and Racism

papilooonglegs's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

This one of the best books I have ever read. It has a similar vibe as To Kill A Mockingbird but goes much more into depth about the racial injustices that POC faced in the 1960’s in America while also tying it into the main plot. The book manages to have the perfect balance of seriousness while also being light hearted. The character development from the main character as well as others in the book is done both heartbreakingly and beautifully. I highly recommend this to everyone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Racism

myantigone's review against another edition

Got bored

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Racism, Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, and Confinement

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, and Alcoholism

jessicaa_'s review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective tense slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Racism, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Abandonment

broccoli_mmm's review against another edition

v. White Savior. The plot was predictable, black characters only served to help the white mc grow, and doesn’t grapple with racism in any meaningful way. The black main character is the mamie stereotype, and her only plot points are being abused and wanting to take care of the white mc. Not the worst book ever, and certainly well-intended, but I’d recommend choosing something else

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs