Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

4 reviews

democratwaifu's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring reflective sad fast-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

4.25

A very fun way to bring a fraction of the Native American culture (more specifically the lives of Spokane Indians in reservations) closer to (young) people who are unaware of them and their lifestyle.
 
Despite the humorous storytelling, I couldn't help but feel incredibly sad about the fate of many Native Americans. 

SPOILER:

Especially when Arnold beat the team of Native Americans and was hit with the reality that they were doomed to fail from the very start despite the victorious course of the game season. It made my cry.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Suicide

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Racial slurs

Minor: Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Car accident, Vomit, Body shaming, Classism, Toxic friendship, Chronic illness, Physical abuse, Cultural appropriation, Addiction, Bullying, and Alcoholism

directorpurry's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Violence, Ableism, Addiction, Bullying, Car accident, Classism, Drug abuse, Racism, Death, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Suicide, and Body shaming

Minor: Colonisation

vixenreader's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

With the allegations against Sherman Alexie, this book may be forever tainted by his legacy. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Violence, Alcohol, Death of parent, Grief, Ableism, Mental illness, Bullying, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, and Classism

Moderate: Sexual content, Vomit, Cursing, Car accident, Cultural appropriation, Blood, Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Abandonment and Medical content

There is also death of and , as well as a huge focus on the effects and shame of poverty.

kuchikopii's review against another edition

challenging dark inspiring 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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Racism, Hate crime, Body shaming, Alcoholism, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, and Ableism