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alaris's review against another edition
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs
emadisonc's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
She thought to herself, “This is now.” She was glad that the cozy house, and Pa and Ma and the firelight and the music, were now. They could not be forgotten, she thought, because now is now. It can never be a long time ago.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Child abuse
paperd's review against another edition
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Racial slurs and Child abuse
bashsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
fast-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? No
3.25
Having only a passing knowledge of this series (as I never read it myself as a child), I have to say, it surprised me, in ways both good and bad. I enjoyed the descriptions of how food was hunted, grown, cooked, and stored - I didn't expect it to be so detailed in that regard. In fact, I enjoyed learning all about how this isolated family kept themselves alive day-to-day. However, the amount of child abuse and the enforcement of the narrative that they deserve it for being naughty shocked me. I knew it was normal for the time period, but knowing something abstractly and reading about it are different. I also am curious as to what denomination of Christian this family is, because the way they spend their Sundays (aside from the going to church part) is completely foreign to me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Animal death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Colonisation, Racial slurs, and Racism
gaycornbread420's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Animal death
breadwitchery's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Child abuse
caties_books's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Way more racist than I remembered, knocking off 3 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Misogyny, Animal death, and Racism
thelassinlinen's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
informative
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm glad I finally revisited this particular childhood favorite! I may be a bit less enthralled with the descriptions of life surviving off the land (and slightly more confused by Pa's hesitancy to shoot wild animals for food) but I still found it a very pleasant and enjoyable read. I loved the whole part about the maple syrup party especially!
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book for readers of any age!
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book for readers of any age!
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs
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