Reviews tagging 'Hate crime'

La casa en el mar más azul. Edición especial: Edición especial con cantos tintados by T.J. Klune, Carlos Abreu Fetter

208 reviews

atlantisfrost's review against another edition

3.0

funny hopeful inspiring 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

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A cozy story that also gets deep into social issues. The young characters were my favourite part of the story; the adults really got on my nerves. I wasn't a fan of all the philosophical discussions (the dialogue wasn't realistic and tended to drag) and the way song lyrics were written into sentences. Other than that, the writing was wonderful. 

Cerulean was recommended as similar to The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, but I prefer Witches as a cozy, comfort, found-family read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Hate crime

Minor: Child abuse, Religious bigotry

vampymary's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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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This is such a lovely lighthearted fantasy. And the descriptions are great, you can totaly imangine the ambiance and the characters. Part of me hopes they will make a movie/series out of this book because it would do great on screen.. part of me hopes they dont in fear of it being misrepresented and ruined

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment

Minor: Hate crime

lisa_m's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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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When I started this book it was the exact opposite of what I expected.

It starts off in a rainy city with a man in a dead-end job. I expected a story about magical children on a beautiful island.

But I kept reading and soon I got sucked into the story. It was a different reading experience for me since I had never before read from the perspective of an older man, but I enjoyed it. As soon as we got to the Island I began not just enjoying this book but loving it. The children are all so unique, amazing and endearing. I really liked the writing style and how the author could make me truly like all characters, even children like Theodore who didn't speak a language we understand.
All in all I would absolutely recommend this book. It is way more than just a fun book about children on a beautiful island! (even though it is that as well)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Abandonment

Minor: Child abuse, Confinement

beeoffstars's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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if i had a nickel for every time i red about the relationship between a skinny supernatural entity and a chubby workaholic guy who finds out that things aren't just black and white, I'll have two nickels! which isn't alot but it's weird that it happened twice, right?

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Hate crime

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment

dmrains'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: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I loved this book so much! I love all the children and Arthur and Linus and Zoe so much, I can't pick a favorite. I read this book faster than anything I've read in a long time because I couldn't wait to escape into their beautiful world

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement

Moderate: Confinement, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Death, Fatphobia

erika_winters's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

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I loved this book! It was such a cozy read throughout, and the found family that Linus finds while on social work assignment was so comforting. I loved the connection he had with all of the children (Chauncey the future bellhop is my favorite child), and the adorable romance with Arthur that was slowly boiling away throughout. I read this book in 4-5 days, which is really impressive for me since I am a very slow reader, so I recommend this to anyone who is in a reading slump or would just like a comforting read to get them through the depressing bog of reality.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime

I put moderate amount of hate crime here because of the

townspeople being hateful to the children, and all of the children’s past embroiled in discrimination

emmagreenwood's review against another edition

4.0

emotional lighthearted mysterious 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Classism

madjaz217's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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: Complicated

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This book is so pure. For all the tough subjects it covers, it still feels incredibly lighthearted and hopeful without minimizing the dark aspects. The romance is so cute and absolutely grew on me. Character development is incredible. Just a great fun read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry

Minor: Child abuse, Hate crime, Death of parent

scarlett_librarian's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense 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: Complicated

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Recommend for teens+. Pages: P. 156 'A vagina being penetrated by a penis.' P. 263 use of pot/marijuana. PP. 274, 276 'deft little bitch'. P. 363 '...shove demerits up his ass.' The Anti-Christ. Just some items to be aware of that may not be suitable for a younger age. Positive queer representation. Belonging, family, nature vs nurture, inclusion, acceptance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury

thursdd4y's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime

Moderate: Violence