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momogajo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Nostalgia is strong for me and this book. But it is a classic for a reason.
Minor: Ableism, Domestic abuse, and Racism
It's not bad for a book written by a white woman in 1911. There is mention of the above, but is not shown.areen's review against another edition
4.0
Minor: Racism
tinyy's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Ableism and Racism
teenytinytina's review against another edition
1.5
The overt and subtle racism kills me. The treatment of disability as mostly psychological also sorta kills me. There are so many stories children can and should read instead, if society wants to teach them the power of positive thinking.
Maybe a future anniversary edition can come with notes on racism, for parents who love this story so much and can’t let go of their own enchantment with the book and want to pass it on to their children.
Maybe a future anniversary edition can come with notes on racism, for parents who love this story so much and can’t let go of their own enchantment with the book and want to pass it on to their children.
Graphic: Racism
cowboyaj's review against another edition
3.75
I REALLY loved the beginning of this book. I loved how flawed the main character was and her arc throughout the book.
The ending was extremely disappointing, though. I didn't like the discussions about disability and illness. The conclusion of the story gave the impression that disabled people could only be loved or tolerated if they are rid of their disability.
The ending was extremely disappointing, though. I didn't like the discussions about disability and illness. The conclusion of the story gave the impression that disabled people could only be loved or tolerated if they are rid of their disability.
Moderate: Ableism and Racism
emmoon's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Racism
majumita's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Death of parent
snsdpop's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
2.5
Moderate: Ableism, Racism, and Classism
tea_at_mole_end's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
2.75
Graphic: Ableism and Chronic illness
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Confinement, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
nila's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
There parts of the story that focuses on the Garden and Dickon, I though were really sweet and great. But the first third is just full of so much racism, both in amount and degree, that I considered dnf'ing
Graphic: Racism