Reviews tagging 'Animal death'

365 Days to Alaska by Cathy Carr

2 reviews

fyziksgirl's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

This is a rare book that handles moving in a deeply helpful way. The main character makes a big move, and it is HARD on her, but given a significant amount of time she realizes that while where she was WAS a good place with good aspects and good memories, where she is now is also a good place with good aspects and good times. There is no magical point where things become easy and she doesn't miss her old home, but she finds a new place for herself in her new home.

The characters are lovely and multi dimensional and I genuinely care about each of them. I appreciate how there is no "bad guy," just a lot of complex people interacting in ways that are sometimes good and sometimes hurtful and trying to do their best.

Highly recommend, especially if you have an upcoming move your kids aren't excited for or have been through a move that was hard on your kids.

Content warning: animals are harmed in this book, including being hunted and processed. It is not gratuitous or unnecessary or cruel, but it does happen.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Minor: Animal cruelty

An animal that was hunted is skinned and processed, injured wild animals are observed, a crow is found after being trapped for 2 days and very weak, a crow is hit with a mop and falls to the ground but isn't killed

buntatamilis's review

adventurous emotional funny 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Bullying and Fatphobia