Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

56 reviews

megelizabeth's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

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"'Dear old world,' she murmured, 'you are very lovely and I am glad to be alive in you.'"

I was so surprised by how much I completely adored this book considering I never read it as a child. It utterly captivated me and is just the perfect combination of joyful and sad and just such a beautiful, timeless story. The portrayal of girlhood and young friendship is so magical, as is the way the book explores the concepts of home and family. I can see this being one I go back to again and again, and I'm so excited to get to the rest of the series <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent

Minor: Child abuse, Fatphobia

frostonlilacs's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Colonisation, Dysphoria

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol

kdemo923's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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

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I haven’t read this book since I was a kid, and the joy of reading it again as an adult was acute. Montgomery is truly a wonderful writer, capturing the lush landscape of Prince Edward Island that is so perfectly described it feels real. All of her characters are full and interesting, and this sweet coming-of-age story is just as poignant and applicable now as it was when I was twelve. Undoubtedly a 5 star read!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Racism, Abandonment

Minor: Alcohol

ghostttttreader's review against another edition

3.25

inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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there were so many moments when i had to stop and remember this book was written in 1905.

this book was pretty boring but in an interesting kind of way or maybe im just easily entertained. it kept me engaged and wanting to read more but the whole plot was literally nothing. it was all about a troubled girl growing up.

its very hard to describe but if you want a relaxing book that makes you think about the world in a different way this would be something i would recommend. if you like plot heavy books with exciting moments this is definitely not for you.

it was good enough im tempted to read the other books in the series.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Grief, Death of parent

bakrafty1's review against another edition

2.0

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I realize that this is a beloved story for many but I couldn’t stand Ann. Reading this was like reading a version of Little Women in which the story is only told through Amy’s eyes and without Marme’s gentle guidance but only Aunt March’s. 
Ann is airheaded and narcissitic. 
I will not recommend this book…ever.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship

veratree's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse

I liked how Anne "never made the same mistakes twice". She is filled with whimsy, imagination, and hope. A cheerful book to read on a rainy day :)

mwesthaven's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Death

Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

wickedgrumpy's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Yet another found family that makes me sob at the genuine bonds that are built.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

sareidle's review against another edition

3.75

emotional funny hopeful 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

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It took me some time to get invested in this story, partially because it was over-hyped as essential reading for girls and young women. I did enjoy Anne's wonder of the world and Marilla's internal dialogue when she thought Anne was justified in her response but still showed poor manners. I was surprised at the time span of the story; it is truly a coming-of-age tale. I am more familiar with The Little House on the Prairie which spends more time on the Ingalls girls' youth and I thought this series would have similar pacing.

I will start Anne of Avonlea soon and look forward to reading more of Anne's adventures!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism

Minor: Child abuse, Fatphobia

ctriinnn's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Sexism, Death of parent, Abandonment

Minor: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Xenophobia, Colonisation