Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling

13 reviews

fyziksgirl's review against another edition

sad medium-paced

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

2.0

I love disability lit and wanted to love this book, but it was so full of ableism I could not. The ongoing message throughout most of the book is about how a disabled person is better the more they can act like they're not disabled. It even borders on inspiration porn at times. Then she makes a friend with Tourettes and immediately treats him as a project to be fixed, plowing right over any boundaries he sets.

There are many great disability lit books out there, but as a disabled parent of disabled kids, this is not one. We had to repeatedly stop and talk about how it's not bad to use available supports and how disabled people have worth even when they are limited in what they can do.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism

whitne_ey's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, Body shaming, and Ableism

starla_anne's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Ableism

nnia's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Body shaming, Ableism, Dementia, and Bullying

orizenda's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

This book made me remember how much I loved reading as a kid. I would have loved this book as a kid. I want to spend more time with Aven.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia, Ableism, and Death of parent

ems_rxlibrary's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

I thought this was a really sweet story! I loved the disability representation and how it is written in a simple to understand way for younger readers. Aven’s parents were wonderful and supportive!
I also loved the friendship between Aven, Connor, and Zion. Aven was truly the glue they needed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism

Minor: Death of parent

someonelikeblue's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Ableism

Moderate: Dementia and Fatphobia

Minor: Death of parent

allweseeorseem's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism and Bullying

Minor: Abandonment, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Ableism, Blood, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Dementia, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Excrement, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

A lovely story mostly about friendship and believing in and accepting yourself & others as they are and what they aspire to be. Disability-affirming.

mandi4886's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death of parent, and Fatphobia

Minor: Dementia

ashleighsbooks's review

funny hopeful lighthearted slow-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? Yes

3.0

this was a quick and lovable story of three kids finding their place in the world. a little bit of mystery, a little bit of humor, and a lot of emotions. overall a very simple and predictable story, but fun and enjoyable nonetheless.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Bullying

Minor: Body shaming, Dementia, Grief, and Self harm