Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

4 reviews

noellegrace8's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

This is maybe the... 4th? Time reading TMBS? So obviously, I adore it. It speaks to any kid who felt different, like an adult in a kid's body, too weird, too intellectual, or like an outcast. It's basically for G&T, ND people who can thoroughly enjoy an innocent story with great plotline and no raucous or raunchy shock factor. It's just great writing, great wordbuilding electric platonic chemistry, and deep characters. It's clever, emotional, and presents a beautiful look into what it means to be human. OH! And it's so funny, in such a casual way.

I give Del Roy 5/5⭐️'s. His vocal performance has the timbre to grab & keep your attention but a soft enough style to be soothing. He doesn't over-act or lack emotion; he's perfect!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Dementia, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

lizdriver's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Abandonment

Sensitive kids might find the "evil villain coming to get you" a bit scary.

orchidlilly's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious 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

4.0

If there's something I love, it's found family and mystery, and this story has both! the relationships are touching and feel very real, and the mysterious plot is gripping the whole way through

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Medical content, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Classism

rachaelbunny's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse

Minor: Confinement, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, and Kidnapping