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Uncle Tom's Cabin: or, Life Among the Lowly by Harriet Beecher Stowe
9 reviews
emilyrc93's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Slavery, Violence, and Racism
verpissdich's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The examination of Christianity (or rather the church) as both a force for supporting and defeating slavery is remarkably nuanced. As is the distribution of the blame for slavery, which is placed on the north as well as the south. In fact, the north is at times criticized more heavily for it's role in slavery than the south, because it doesn't have the cultural and habitual excuse to fall back upon, and supports the trade through financial means while condemning it verbally.
The only character that feels excessively unbalanced is Marie St Lawrence, who is entirely unlikeable without a single redeeming quality.
The everpresent "life goes in tedium after events of tragedy and excitement" motif is very well done. After nearly every event, we are reminded of the tedium and toil of everyday life in a masterful way.
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual violence
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
kat1105's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Slavery, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, Ableism, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Murder, Trafficking, Violence, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Grief, Classism, and Sexism
aqtbenz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
3.0
Graphic: Slavery, Racial slurs, Violence, Terminal illness, Racism, Death, and Child death
diet_marmalade's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.75
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Rape and Violence
kerrence30's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Racial slurs, Death, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Racism, Torture, and Violence
trippalli's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Slavery, Murder, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
flaweddimension's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual violence
peachani's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, and Suicidal thoughts