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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
I will never understand why this is sold as a children's book. It shouldn't be.
Sewell's commentary on the treatment of animals through her thoughtful characters and storytelling is well done.
Sewell's commentary on the treatment of animals through her thoughtful characters and storytelling is well done.
emotional
reflective
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Animal death
emotional
reflective
sad
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
This book is so incredibly sad. Black Beauty is sold over and over again, sometimes to kind owners but sometimes to cruel or ignorant owners. Anna Sewell was apparently a crusader for the better treatment of animals and also temperance.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
This was a beautiful story for any age reader, though I think it is intended for older children. I've had it on my shelf for decades as part of a classic collection, and am I ever glad I finally picked it up!
I loved that it was written from Black Beauty's point of view and that the story is relayed as he hears it/experiences it, and even though he doesn't always understand, the reader does. It's not a complex plot, but it is eye opening! I've never been terribly fond of horses, but I will never look at them the same way again.
I highly recommend it, even if you're not an animal-lover. (And if you are, be sure to have some tissues at hand!) The lessons of respect and kindness to all creatures are invaluable.
I loved that it was written from Black Beauty's point of view and that the story is relayed as he hears it/experiences it, and even though he doesn't always understand, the reader does. It's not a complex plot, but it is eye opening! I've never been terribly fond of horses, but I will never look at them the same way again.
I highly recommend it, even if you're not an animal-lover. (And if you are, be sure to have some tissues at hand!) The lessons of respect and kindness to all creatures are invaluable.
