Reviews tagging 'Xenophobia'

Tschick by Wolfgang Herrndorf

2 reviews

letter_planet's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

2.0

Fine enough as a youth novel, although plagued by an unlikable protagonist and an author who uses an immigrant child as an object for the plot, rather than viewing him as his own character. Also heavy on stereotypes about that immigrant child.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Xenophobia

someonelikeblue's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Cursing, Car accident, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Xenophobia, Sexism, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Blood, Homophobia, Fatphobia, Excrement, Child abuse, Body shaming, Animal death, and Ableism

Minor: Gun violence and War