Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck

14 reviews

drpeeper's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful reflective slow-paced

3.5

I can see why this would be a classic; it’s also very interesting to see what trends he noticed in the 60s that certainly came to fruition in modern times. It doesn’t feel like he really visited ALL of America and it feels like his perspective was limited, but it makes sense for it to be that way because of his own identity and experiences, and that makes it feel very honest. Definitely cannot fully relate to the complaints about everything being too sanitary, but I can see what he was getting at.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Deportation, Classism, Antisemitism, and Cursing

gmariecosta's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia

zdu's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol, Racial slurs, Racism, and Antisemitism

mobymaize's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Gun violence, Medical content, Animal cruelty, Alcohol, Antisemitism, Classism, Cursing, Death, Grief, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Sexism

Moderate: Slavery

Minor: Murder

srm's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs

Minor: Antisemitism, Cursing, and Alcohol

aaronjs's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective slow-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Racism

emily_koopmann's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

thepoieszedlife's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism

This book was written in the 60’s, and some of the language reflects that. He also spent time in New Orleans specifically to see the “Cheerleaders” harass a young black girl going to school at a formerly all-white school. He includes several conversations with locals and their prejudices are prevelant in the last couple chapters.

designsbymeghen's review against another edition

3.5

This was recommended by a coworker. My husband and I started listening to it while making our maiden voyage across the country with our camper. It was the perfect read for this trip. It was pretty neat to hear about the author's experiences in the various states while we were staying in the same states. We’d listen to it for a little while during our long drives. Loved Charlie’s personality. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism and Racial slurs

nila's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism