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mana_tea's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
It would probably only have been four stars if this story hadn't been so full of nostalgia and childhood for me. I could imagine that you would have to have read/listened to it as a child (for the first time) to like it now as much as I do and adults would find it a little harder to get into the magic. The more old-fashioned language is lovely, but certainly takes some getting used to. Unfortunately, there are also clichés and words that are no longer in accordance with the modern times.
Minor: Racial slurs, Violence, and Sexism
poirot's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Murder, Animal cruelty, Racial slurs, Animal death, Racism, Violence, Death, Blood, and Body horror
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Slavery
laura_huey's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I first came to The Nutcracker many years ago through the ballet. This was my first time reading the novel. I found it to be very different to the ballet but delightful. I was able to get though it one sitting, and would recommend it for upper primary children as a fun Christmas read.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Blood
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War, Violence, Slavery, Racism, and Racial slurs
The book was first written in 1816 and is very much a product of its time, and therefore uses very outdated language to refer to various disabilities, facial differences, and races. It’s important to read it with a critical eye and through the lens of reflecting on the past.
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