Reviews tagging 'Antisemitism'

Harry Potter en de steen der wijzen by J.K. Rowling

29 reviews

pelledorso's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse

Moderate: Body horror, Fatphobia, Death of parent, Classism

Minor: Animal death, Death, Antisemitism, Murder, Alcohol

saukittome's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Transphobia, Antisemitism

ellipalmer's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

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I loved this series as a kid, like so many others. But rereading it as an adult it's hard to get past the rampant fatphobia, antisemitism, the gross way Ron treats Hermione, etc. JK Rowling has proven herself to be a transphobic bigoted person, and you can see so many signs of her internalized oppressive narratives in these books. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Fatphobia, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Toxic friendship

luluslittlelibrary's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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There is something so comforting about this book, probably because it was such a prominent part of my childhood. I'm rereading the series for the fourth time, and I am definitely noticing a lot more plot holes and just all-around bad writing on JKR's part (as well as the obvious racism/sexism/homophobia/etc.). Despite this, the world-building is incredible and I can't help but love all of the characters. I also adore Harry's POV.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Antisemitism

Moderate: Death, Grief, Death of parent

Minor: Violence

rini's review against another edition

1.0

fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Antisemitism

Moderate: Xenophobia, Murder

Minor: Death, Car accident, Death of parent

autistic_dragon's review against another edition

0.25

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Antisemitism

avidem's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This has been my first time reading this book since I was a young teenager. Now as a 24 year old I can see the flaws in this novel more clearly, as well as the inconsistencies that will become apparent in the next six books. But regardless it was fun to read and notice where my memories of what happened had been replaced by what happens in the movies instead. Definitely worth the reread. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Animal cruelty, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Death of parent

This book contains many xenophobic and antisemitic tropes found throughout fiction generally - though it is very indirect (as is the nature of these tropes).

eternalparadox's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous emotional fast-paced

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence, Antisemitism

saradallapalma's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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1st read in 2013 🌈
2nd reread: 2016
3rd reread: 2017
4th reread: 2018
5th reread: 2019
6th reread: 2019
7th reread: 2021

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Antisemitism