Reviews tagging 'Hate crime'

Front Desk by Kelly Yang

7 reviews

moreta1's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Bullying, Classism, and Racism

lwprice1209's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Xenophobia, Classism, Gun violence, Racism, Bullying, and Hate crime

erinblue's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Hate crime

kiarelia's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

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

4.75

I thought the story was really cool, and informative! :>

I got a bit mad every time Mr. Yao was racist though TuT

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Racism, and Hate crime

Moderate: Blood, Slavery, and Violence

Minor: Cursing, Alcohol, and Police brutality

anniereads221's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Xenophobia, Violence, and Bullying

Moderate: Slavery, Violence, and Police brutality

sfbookgirl's review against another edition

dark informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Front Desk was put on my radar after a parent filed a complaint that the book should be taken out of a school’s curriculum because it was promoting racism. ??? Based on real-life experiences by author Kelly Yang, main character Mia Tang is a young immigrant who now lives in and helps to manage a motel with her family in the United States in order to make ends meet. Despite the fact that the book is intended for a younger audience, Front Desk is a heavier middle grade novel that examines racism, inequality, and poverty. 

 

I’m really glad I read Front Desk…and even more excited that there are two more books in the series! While depicting heavier topics, Front Desk is a great read for advanced middle grade readers looking to gain a greater awareness of racism and inequality through a fictional narrative.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Violence, Hate crime, and Bullying

Moderate: Police brutality

althea_reads's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Racism

Moderate: Physical abuse, Hate crime, and Blood

Minor: Violence and Police brutality