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sburchart's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.0
Minor: Racism and Slavery
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
lukaareads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Racism
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The book was first written in 1816 and is very much a product of its time, and therefore uses very outdated language to refer to various disabilities, facial differences, and races.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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