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mattfloyd 's review for:
The Yearling
by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
adventurous
emotional
reflective
relaxing
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:
Yes
I really liked this book. It was a great coming of age tale, and had a real effect on me. Penny was a great character who in ways reminded me of Atticus Finch. The ending was impactful and poignant. I would recommend this book to anyone, but I think how much you enjoy it depends on where you're at in your walk of life.
However, I have to recommend it with a caveat. It would have been 5 stars, but I was a bit bothered by the author's usage of the word "nigger". The word is used by the narrator, not the characters. I understand that the book is from a different era, but it's nonetheless likely to upset some, myself included.
However, I have to recommend it with a caveat. It would have been 5 stars, but I was a bit bothered by the author's usage of the word "nigger". The word is used by the narrator, not the characters. I understand that the book is from a different era, but it's nonetheless likely to upset some, myself included.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs