The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
rock_hyrax's review against another edition
The description of the 'pygmies' wonka had 'imported' from Africa, and who were now working in his underground factory without the outside world even knowing they were there, was a bit too racist for me. Seriously, there are 3000 workers living in that factory.Â
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Slavery
sellnow_hannah's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Read this book in Spanish to practice. Of course I knew the story but I was VERY surprised by the Atlantic slave trade parallels with the story of the Oompa Loompas. As a kid I thought of them as Willy Wonka’s lovable friends but the book depiction of them is very different and honestly incredibly racist. This detracted from the story for me (hence the low rating). The translation was interesting - they used the vosotros verb tenses more than I’m accustomed to, which was good for learning.Â
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Ableism, Fatphobia, and Slavery
jonessp's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse, Fatphobia, Colonisation, Body shaming, Slavery, Trafficking, and Torture
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