Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

42 reviews

peachmoni's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Ableism, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Slavery, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and War

emmavardy2's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse

Moderate: Racism

typesetprint's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Racial slurs and Violence

Minor: Death

nvillanuevadrv's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence

lambclown's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Violence and Fire/Fire injury

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

Well-written and explained for a younger audience. This is one I wish I had read as a young child, as it would’ve highlighted true American history for me long before I encountered those truths as an adult. You’ll find yourself rooting for the characters of the Logan family as you read. This book explains and analyzes difficult topics with grace, humility, and compassion. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

sarahbowling6608's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense 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? No

4.0

 This book has all the emotions. I was sad, angry, amused, hopeful, encouraged, defeated, and more throughout reading it. It's another great example of a book that teaches historical empathy and the importance of human dignity. I read it with my 6th grader so we could discuss it as there are definitely some issues that need discussing such as the use of the n-word by racist southerners. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence

fito's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense 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

4.25

Wtf was that

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism, and Rape

capacity4wonder's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime and Racism

readwithmesarah's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Fire/Fire injury