Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
5 reviews
goldenslug's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Child death, Murder, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Genocide
Moderate: War
fancynancy_reads's review
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism and Forced institutionalization
Minor: War, Child death, Physical abuse, and Genocide
may_brie's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
The book centers the nazi experience in the holocaust and removes the blame from the children present. I have hear many Jews explain how this sort of storyline is harmful and does not manage to teach about the holocaust and instead deflects blame and teaches children that they are too young and stupid to a) understand what’s going on, and b) be part of the problem. The book spreads general misinformation and removes the grief and suffering of Jews from the story which is incredibly problematic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death of parent, War, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Child death, Physical abuse, Murder, Hate crime, Genocide, and Death
deeesselle's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism, Child death, Confinement, Death, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, War, and Xenophobia
abbystevenson's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, and Hate crime
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