Reviews tagging 'Fatphobia'

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

29 reviews

kirstym25's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism

Minor: Fatphobia

eve81's review against another edition

funny hopeful sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, and Sexism

beklovesbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing

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

5.0

The writing is exceptionally excellent. So descriptive with unique metaphors and vocabulary. Extremely appreciative of nature. Insightful of different personalities. Amusing dialogue. The only negative might be too much focus on looks. I could read it again tomorrow!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Child death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

tetedump's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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: Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Grief

timmytunter's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables is a highly whimsical, wholesome, and enjoyable read. The story is set in the idyllic and salubrious setting of Prince Edward Island, Canada, which perfectly complements the spirited nature of its eponymous protagonist. 

Anne Shirley is an exceptionally compelling character. Her vivacity, vim, and ceaseless prolixity make her an endlessly charming protagonist, and indeed, are no doubt the reason she is such a beloved literary character. From her very first introduction, Anne's boundless imagination and spirited personality captured my heart. 

A highlight of my read of the book was witnessing Anne's growth and maturation into a (slightly) more well-rounded individual. Throughout the novel, we see Anne navigate various trials and tribulations, gradually learning to temper her impulsive nature with a deeper sense of empathy. 

Equally enchanting is the development of Anne's relationships with her adoptive parents, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. Matthew's quiet, unconditional support and Marilla's initially stern but ultimately loving guidance provide a heartwarming backdrop to Anne's journey. Their evolving dynamics speak to the power of love and family (biological or adoptive).

Slightly hampered by some excessive melodrama, and unrealistic in its quixotism, the novel’s overall charm nonetheless earns it a solid 4 out of 5 stars. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Fatphobia and Racism

paradicsomleves's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying and Misogyny

Minor: Fatphobia

nutmegandselkie's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Fatphobia

Moderate: Child abuse and Abandonment

readingbrb's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Fatphobia and Racial slurs

mary_do_12's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

my grandma told me i remind her of anne and i will forever cry tears of joy about that fact.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, and Death of parent

Minor: Misogyny and Sexism

squeakfan's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Fatphobia