Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau

10 reviews

katiemack's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

This is unexpectedly cute and fun, aside from some scary/creepy moments with the adults in the Cone household. The ending is surprisingly touching, though I wish we had gotten to see more moments with Mary Jane and her mom to increase its poignancy.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content, and War

Minor: Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Racism

moriahmayyy333's review against another edition

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Religious bigotry, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Antisemitism, and Emotional abuse

kickitupanotch7's review against another edition

challenging funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A wonderful coming of age novel

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism and Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Addiction, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, and Drug abuse

Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, and Religious bigotry

There is an implication of a minor in a relationship with an adult, but it is unfounded.

vera_nikolajevna's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use

Moderate: Racism, Antisemitism, Racial slurs, and Alcohol

faduma's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Physical abuse, Racism, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Drug abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Self harm

katherinesortareads's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

Went into this book thinking it would just be fine, but I was very pleasantly surprised. Our main character, Mary Jane, a young teenager from a conservative upper middle class family in the suburbs of Baltimore, she finds herself getting a gig as a summer nanny for a family that’s new to the neighborhood. Her new employers are nothing like the family she knows at home.

I was worried that the juxtaposition would feel too forced or cliche, but Mary Jane is such a sincere and realistic character that it actually lends itself well to the her coming of age. We see her grow as she is confronted with topics like responsibility, sexuality, and conflict.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Drug abuse

savannah_s_v's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Alcohol, Drug use, and Infidelity

Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, and Sexual content

stressedoutreader's review against another edition

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Antisemitism, Drug use, Religious bigotry, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Misogyny, Body shaming, and Sexual content

Minor: Cancer

trulydevious's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Racism, and Addiction

Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, and Sexual content

Minor: Misogyny, Religious bigotry, and Racial slurs

rotatinglibrary's review against another edition

Lots of shouting on the audiobook, poor writing, antisemitism, and use of slurs portrayed in positive light. I viewed child character as neglected, but I think Blau was going for "free spirited" with the parents. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism and Racial slurs