Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhhà Lại

23 reviews

lalalily17's review

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I liked the way this poetry book flowed. It's well written and informative.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism

Minor: Grief

plantbasedbride's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? No

4.5

A poignant exploration of the refugee experience as told by a child, Inside Out & Back Again was as beautiful and hopeful as it was heartbreaking.

Ha is such a curious and independent child, with so much intelligence and emotional maturity. Her experiences as a refugee from Vietnam echo those of the author, Thanhha Lai, and paints a vivid picture of the experiences of those who escaped Vietnam across the sea. 

Refugees are so often treated with disrespect and subject to racism and xenophobia. I believe this book, especially when read by the upcoming generation, could help to bridge the gap with understanding and compassion.

I will be recommending this book to all of my friends with children. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Violence, Bullying, Racism, and Xenophobia

jadams89's review

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia