Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis

25 reviews

another_dahlia's review against another edition

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, War

Minor: Animal cruelty

emmonsannae's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was my favorite Narnia book growing up, and I’m thrilled that it’s held up! The characters are so multidimensional and charming, and the setting lets Lewis explore different facets of Aslan’s character. (One note: I think that to modern readers this book does feel dated at best, real-life-racism-squeezing-its-way-into-fantasy-worlds at worst. It wouldn’t prohibit me from recommending it to someone because I do think it’s mild and not ill intended, but I would recommend it with some comments beforehand.)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Violence, Cultural appropriation, Classism

Minor: Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse

albon's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Slavery, Kidnapping

oceanwriter's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I'm not sure why I didn't review this the first time I read it. I'm not going to do a proper review since I haven't with the rest of the series, but I'll at least put a note or two.

This is definitely my least favorite book from the Narnia series. I don't dislike it, but it is quite slow and often boring. There are parts I love, which is why I'm going with four stars (though initially I had rated it five stars... I'm not sure why). I do adore this universe and it's the first fantasy series that I've wanted to get lost in, this one just drags so much. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Slavery

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Violence

Minor: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts

esme_may's review against another edition

1.5

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Child me barely got 50 pages into this book, and dropped it because it was boring. I gave it another try, and child me was absolutely right. Very boring, but also pretty racist 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Racism, Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Alcohol

sarah_speaks's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Xenophobia

Moderate: Sexism, Slavery, Violence, War

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Torture

sweetchocolatez's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Blood, Suicide attempt, War

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Slavery, Trafficking, Injury/Injury detail

solouncapitulomas's review against another edition

0.5

adventurous fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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wtf

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Slavery

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Misogyny

Minor: Domestic abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping

leilaliw's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

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: Racism, Sexism, Slavery

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Misogyny

Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts

anagabymtz08's review against another edition

1.5

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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THE RACISM. WHY?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Slavery, Violence, Religious bigotry

Minor: Domestic abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt