Reviews tagging 'Xenophobia'

Parachutes by Kelly Yang

18 reviews

lynnmarier99's review against another edition

The characters are boring, there’s too much action and not enough internal thoughts throughout the story. It’s too long to keep going.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia

jojo__'s review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Stalking

genny's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring 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

3.25

The POV switching in the beginning made the story feel a bit disjointed - I would be just starting to get into Dani's or Claire's story when the chapter ends abruptly and we change to the other girl's POV. It smooths out in the second half as the girls become more connected.

Being Filipino myself, I was wary of the representation this offered me, but I think it succeeded in not tokenizing Dani. Her financial situation was presented almost matter-of-factly, without overwrought pity. The cast is mostly Asian, and their voices & personal issues were distinct enough to dispel the idea of a unified Asian-American experience. While the things that Dani and Claire went through made me feel sick, the book ends on a hopeful note.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Xenophobia

Minor: Cursing

citrusgrove's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Xenophobia

lilradridinghood's review against another edition

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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Xenophobia

jojo_'s review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Xenophobia

Minor: Misogyny, Vomit, Medical content, and Stalking

alisazhup's review against another edition

emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Rape

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, and Racism

Minor: Child abuse and Xenophobia

katjoyphil's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia