Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

77 reviews

ios_reads's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this book. It had a pleasant read within it that touches on a lot of Latin struggles within the US specifically. I gave me a different perspective on familial instances of my own, and has become one of my favorite reads and one of my top books of all time. Sandra captures the reader with her fruitful progression and stark imagery that does not lack in all senses. You could literally paint the pictures you were reading. I recommend this as a must read from such a strong Latin author!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt

keraturner20's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault

annabananareads's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse and Physical abuse

michalsstoryadventures's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault

softghoul_jpeg's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

yet another reread. this book will forever hold a special place right here—deep in my chest, inside my heart. i remember reading this for the first time when i was in a very dark place. how healing it was. how healing it still is. it healed that little mexican girl growing up in the states, it validated her, made her felt seen. never had i felt so understood. the hole in my heart ached. i sobbed then and now.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault

jupytwo's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.75

god i love chicago. i lvoe you city i love you stories i love you broken homes filled with hearts glued toegther anew.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault

dlsmk's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

• 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? No

2.75

Trigger warning for a lot of things in this my sweet. 

Included below are the trigger warnings not given as options in the click boxes. 

Moderately mentioned; teen pregnancy, emotional abuse, assault

Lightly sprinkled; poverty

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, and Pregnancy

Minor: Bullying, Racism, Suicide, and Classism

ashybri's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• 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? N/A

4.0

A uniquely written work that made you feel as though you personally spoke to the characters and witnessed the events in each story. Beautiful storytelling with parts that were more poetry than stories. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Car accident, and Classism

Touches on sensitive subjects and events

like abuse and assault

but doesn’t include graphic details.

cozysquid's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault

aubrynixon's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault