Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

Abroad in Japan by Chris Broad

5 reviews

lavenderlion's review

adventurous funny informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Xenophobia, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Misogyny and Sexism

futuremsq's review

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic

rhiannon_burden's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.25

I enjoyed this I would argue the only 2 downsides where repetition and the references to his YouTube channel. I picked up this book on a recommendation from my university as I am flying to Japan in august this is not my normal choice of reading material. However I did feel I could relate to Chris as I am from the same area as him which I found out after a quick google search and I share some of the aspirations he notes through the book I feel these aspect added to my enjoyment.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Xenophobia

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and War

Minor: Mental illness, Vomit, Grief, and Colonisation

starshine1's review

informative reflective

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

Minor: Xenophobia

annie_brewer's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

A great little memoir!

I am planning a trip to Japan and this was a pleasure to feed into my excitement. I had never heard of the author or his YouTube channel before picking this book up and found out who he was once I did a search after a few chapters. 

This novel had some very special moments highlighting the magical place that Japan has been built up in reputation, but also some foibles that a holiday visit would never uncover. The interlanguage fiascos, a few extra enthusiastic individuals Chris meets on his travels, and a dose of unexpected culture create a few laugh out loud scenes through the evocative writing - allowing the reader to completely empathize with how the predicaments came about.

I thought it was very important the Chris touched on the bullying in Japan. I did not know that there could be such a high rate of bullying in country in which people seem to embody the message of respect.

I really loved the first three quarters of the book on the adventures around Japan, me experiencing proper armchair travel, but the last quater felt a bit disjointed. The book skipped a few years, Chris finished the program, and some of it felt a bit forgetable.

When it got into the public speaking achievments, the documentary work, and the YouTube segments I became antsy as I was missing out on being treated to Japan goodness from the inside source! I commend Chris on his achievements, I just wish the meandering pace of exploration was longer!

Chris writes excellently in a genuine style, descriptive of all the flavours he encounters and is a master of bringing the reader along.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Suicide, and Suicide attempt