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Reviews tagging 'Confinement'
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart
3 reviews
oliverreeds's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Kidnapping, Torture, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Confinement
courtneyfalling's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I liked this reread a little more than the first book in the series, mostly because it started delving deeper into the main characters' personalities and friendships. Also some interesting middle-grade philosophy on whether people are fundamentally wicked or redeemable. But the speed was still really fast and I'm not forgiving this series for buying into such an obvious ableist trope with the "reveal" of Mr. Curtain actually being an ambulatory wheelchair user .
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Chronic illness, Kidnapping, Vomit, and Confinement
sophie42's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Kidnapping, Confinement, and Death
Minor: Vomit and Stalking
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