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tate_francis's Reviews (373)
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Grief
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry
Minor: Genocide, Violence, Antisemitism, Trafficking, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Deportation
reflective
tense
fast-paced
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
A great, accessible, introduction to the life and works of Maya Angelou. I’d greatly recommend this for children who may want to learn about Maya or parents/teachers who wish to introduce young people to ideas about activism, the arts, and concepts like racism, abuse, and advocacy for minorities.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence
lighthearted
fast-paced
Roald Dahl was such an imaginative storyteller and an inspiration for the children he’s entertained. This book was an essential part of my childhood - reading it felt like a reunion with a childhood friend - I feel privileged to have grown up with the likes of stories like these.
I especially liked Matilda as a child. Reading about her love of books, her wisdom, and her constant isolation made me - and many other children, for that matter - feel very seen. It’s nice to have had a moment in adulthood to recognise the importance books can have on a child’s development and emotional maturity.
I would like to mention that there are a few uses of ableist slurs within the text. I recognise that the use of such words were normalised around the time of publication but it’s important to continue to listen to those affected by ableism - even to hold authors accountable where appropriate. If I were to ever read these stories to my children, I would explain why those words were used and how it is no longer appropriate to say them.
I especially liked Matilda as a child. Reading about her love of books, her wisdom, and her constant isolation made me - and many other children, for that matter - feel very seen. It’s nice to have had a moment in adulthood to recognise the importance books can have on a child’s development and emotional maturity.
I would like to mention that there are a few uses of ableist slurs within the text. I recognise that the use of such words were normalised around the time of publication but it’s important to continue to listen to those affected by ableism - even to hold authors accountable where appropriate. If I were to ever read these stories to my children, I would explain why those words were used and how it is no longer appropriate to say them.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
No
reflective
fast-paced
medium-paced
I did like a few of the tales in this book but I found it difficult to remain consistently interested. I felt inclined to pick this up as I was a fan of the plays I’ve read from Wilde but was a little uninterested. Perhaps it’s because I’ve read from many writer’s who were inspired by Wilde? Maybe I feel that a lot of this content is something I’ve read before?
I still value his work immensely and regard him a very important writer. Maybe I’ll revisit some of his short fiction some other time, with a fresh perspective. I’m still hopeful that I’ll love Dorian Gray.
I still value his work immensely and regard him a very important writer. Maybe I’ll revisit some of his short fiction some other time, with a fresh perspective. I’m still hopeful that I’ll love Dorian Gray.
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
A very difficult read but stories like Stace Don’s are vital in educating and reforming a system that greatly let her down. I’m incredibly moved by Stace’s ability to reform her tragic start in life into an inspiration for other survivors and a consistent love and adoration of the family she made.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content
Moderate: Child death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Abandonment
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Blood, Vomit, Abortion, Alcohol