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novelyon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Incest, Physical abuse, and Racism
gothicmoon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I loooved this book. I was so scared that Gwedolen would come in and be suddenly a heroine and I am infinitely glad that she wasn't. She was abusive! The ENTIRE time. She didn't deserve a a redemption, and she didn't get it. Good! This, my friends, is how one goes about writing a Sn*pe character.
I love Cat and I wanna hug him and adopt him as my own. Janet is the best. When Cat's just died and Janet's relieved that he's well and talks and talks and talks as she does and Cat falls asleep feeling "safe and cared-for?" I weeped like a baby.
I love Cat and I wanna hug him and adopt him as my own. Janet is the best. When Cat's just died and Janet's relieved that he's well and talks and talks and talks as she does and Cat falls asleep feeling "safe and cared-for?" I weeped like a baby.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Animal cruelty and Fatphobia
anonymousreader's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
vel16's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The 5-star rating is largely because of nostalgia for me, personally, but this still holds up and is an excellent book. Dated in some ways, but progressive for when it was written, this is an oddly dark and enchantingly wonderful book that is a part of my favourite book series since childhood.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Body horror, Death, and Fatphobia
Minor: Animal cruelty, Blood, Child abuse, and Violence
This book is suitable for children but there are some problematic elements related to casual weight- and body-shamingtherainbowshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I read this series in high school and absolutely loved it. Right now, I'm rereading it with my husband because now that I've introduced him to Diana Wynne Jones, he's obsessed. I loved this book just as much as an adult. There are a few parts that show their age, of course. The conclusion of the 9 girls situation is so characteristic of Diana's writing!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Body shaming
Moderate: Death of parent and Emotional abuse
Minor: Violence, Child abuse, and Child death
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