Reviews tagging 'Death'

The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson

19 reviews

volchek's review

adventurous emotional medium-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

5.0

"The House with Chicken Legs" is not just a book for young readers; it speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever grappled with finding their place in the world. It's rich with themes of tradition versus self-determination and the universal quest for belonging. The magical realism of the story provides a whimsical backdrop, but the emotional journey of Marinka, as she navigates the complexities of her legacy and the desire for her own path in life, resonates deeply. It’s a story that might particularly touch those who have experienced the push and pull between personal desires and familial expectations. Additionally, Anderson’s craftsmanship in blending folklore with a modern coming-of-age tale makes the book a thought-provoking read that stays with you long after the last page.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death

laurenbaggy's review

adventurous emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Grief

Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Bullying

brenna_reads's review

dark emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

I had a hard time deciding how to rate this book because I loved it, but it didn't capture me the way other books by this author have. I think overall this story is beautiful, and the characters are interesting and real. They are captured for all of the different parts of them that make them both loveable, and at times very frustrating. Particularly the main character, who is very realistic in her thoughts and actions based on her age, but as anyone can tell you - tween girls can be tough! I enjoy that the story was complex but the ending didn't feel rushed. I felt like I could really see, smell, and feel the house and the emotions that it carried. The ending was good, although it left me wondering how it ties in to the other book featuring this character. I suppose that is a good sign, as I did want more! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Child death

It is also obvious from the description inside and on the back of this book, but this book deals almost all with death. This includes the death of a main character, and much discussion of dying. It is not graphic, and is dealt with in a positive light, but this is a story of what happens at death

mattyb's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death

Moderate: Child death, Fire/Fire injury, and Death of parent

Minor: Toxic friendship, Classism, and Injury/Injury detail

lycheeteareads's review

adventurous emotional 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, and Bullying

Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Toxic friendship and Injury/Injury detail

lja207's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.0

Read this to my 7yr old and we both really enjoyed it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, and Child death

decembermagpie's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death

Minor: Death of parent and Child death

typedtruths's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, and Bullying

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Child death, and Death of parent

Minor: Injury/Injury detail

➸ Trigger warnings for minor blood and injury depiction, grief and loss depiction (theme), death of a mother and father in a house fire mentioned, death of an adopted grandmother (on-page), death of a child from illness mentioned, housefire (on-page), bullying, and mentions of a homeless child.

yarnofariadne's review

adventurous emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Fire/Fire injury, and Death

archivofrances's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Grief, and Classism