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lucysreadingtoo 's review for:
Die Brüder Löwenherz
by Astrid Lindgren
adventurous
dark
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
My mum used to read this to me as a kid and always cried in the beginning. I never understood her until now while rereading it as i bawled my eyes out during the first chapter.
This is a charming classic adventure story of two boys having to defeat an evil enemy, yet Lindgren managed to give interesting twists.
The main character isn't the protagonist of the story. We follow a disabled boy who's biggest supporter is his older brother. Whilst it might seem that Karl is entirely dependent on Jonathan, Jonathan himself needs Karl in his own way.
Spoiler:
The reason this didn't get a full 5 star review is the morals. I disagree that it's better to die than live a disabled/chronnically ill life. Everyone should have the right to end their life if the suffering is too big, but never once are the people considered, that were left behind: especially the second time around where no-one was informed that Katla actually died.
It's dangerous rethoric to believe that some lifes are better not lived/less worthy, yet a hopeful outlook on the afterlife.
Still an alltime favorite, though our collective understanding of disability has gladly changed since Lindgren's times.
The story paints a picture of resistance against an imperialist dictator, showcasing that hope can never be extinguished.
This is important for the times that we're living in.
Be like Karl and do it scared!
This is a charming classic adventure story of two boys having to defeat an evil enemy, yet Lindgren managed to give interesting twists.
The main character isn't the protagonist of the story. We follow a disabled boy who's biggest supporter is his older brother. Whilst it might seem that Karl is entirely dependent on Jonathan, Jonathan himself needs Karl in his own way.
Spoiler:
The reason this didn't get a full 5 star review is the morals. I disagree that it's better to die than live a disabled/chronnically ill life. Everyone should have the right to end their life if the suffering is too big, but never once are the people considered, that were left behind: especially the second time around where no-one was informed that Katla actually died.
It's dangerous rethoric to believe that some lifes are better not lived/less worthy, yet a hopeful outlook on the afterlife.
Still an alltime favorite, though our collective understanding of disability has gladly changed since Lindgren's times.
The story paints a picture of resistance against an imperialist dictator, showcasing that hope can never be extinguished.
This is important for the times that we're living in.
Be like Karl and do it scared!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicide