Reviews tagging Chronic illness

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, by Trenton Lee Stewart

2 reviews

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

Spoiler

with the "reveal" of Mr. Curtain actually being an ambulatory wheelchair user

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Chronic illness, Kidnapping, Vomit, and Confinement

cameronmh's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Kidnapping and Chronic illness