Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

48 reviews

good_names_dont_exist's review

emotional reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Rape

ios_reads's review

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book. It had a pleasant read within it that touches on a lot of Latin struggles within the US specifically. I gave me a different perspective on familial instances of my own, and has become one of my favorite reads and one of my top books of all time. Sandra captures the reader with her fruitful progression and stark imagery that does not lack in all senses. You could literally paint the pictures you were reading. I recommend this as a must read from such a strong Latin author!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Toxic relationship, Child death, Child abuse, Suicide attempt, and Sexual violence

keraturner20's review

hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Child abuse

annabananareads's review

challenging emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Physical abuse and Child abuse

mbasford's review

hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Sexual harassment, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault

softghoul_jpeg's review

emotional 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

5.0

yet another reread. this book will forever hold a special place right here—deep in my chest, inside my heart. i remember reading this for the first time when i was in a very dark place. how healing it was. how healing it still is. it healed that little mexican girl growing up in the states, it validated her, made her felt seen. never had i felt so understood. the hole in my heart ached. i sobbed then and now.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse

atfanale's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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? No

4.75

god i love chicago. i lvoe you city i love you stories i love you broken homes filled with hearts glued toegther anew.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault

dlsmk's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful fast-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? No

2.75

Trigger warning for a lot of things in this my sweet. 

Included below are the trigger warnings not given as options in the click boxes. 

Moderately mentioned; teen pregnancy, emotional abuse, assault

Lightly sprinkled; poverty

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Child abuse

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Chronic illness, and Pregnancy

Minor: Bullying, Racism, Suicide, and Classism

ashybri's review

emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

A uniquely written work that made you feel as though you personally spoke to the characters and witnessed the events in each story. Beautiful storytelling with parts that were more poetry than stories. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Chronic illness, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Classism, and Domestic abuse

Touches on sensitive subjects and events

Spoiler

like abuse and assault

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but doesn’t include graphic details.

cozysquid's review

emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault