Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard

5 reviews

bookworm05's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Classism

bibliorama's review

dark funny tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Did I power through this in a matter of days? Yes. 

It was a pretty fast read compared to my normal speed. I was curious about this book series after remembering that I never really got any satisfaction from the show about A. I'm hoping the books give me that, and beyond that I'm in the mood for some toxic drama. 

If you see this review and are worried about my reading tastes, don't worry, so am I.

(My star rating is purely off of vibes and means nothing)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Car accident, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Self harm and Sexual content

The book is pretty much about how horrible young teens can be to each other, and there are some pretty crappy adults thrown in as well. The writing didn't feel as if it was showing these themes to be a good thing and it felt like it was highlighting how messed up it all is. While also dealing with heavy themes with the main characters, thr writing built in a lot of empathy for the main 4. I especially felt for Hanna and Emily.

honben's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

I'm a big fan of the show (completely aware that it is mostly garbage) and I wanted to give the books a shot and I am shockingly pleased. This book contains only what happens in episode 1 of the show (just a heads up) and when I realised I was thrilled. It gives you much more insight on the characters, and there are major differences with the show but I actually feel like I will like the books better (specially in the romance department) and though the writing style is very simplistic it makes it much easier to read.
Already started the second one.
P.S.: there is depiction of mental health struggles and there are moments when even the narrator is fatphobic, I remember a specific line from one of the last chapters. I attribute this to the year it was published, but obviously, it is not nice to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, and Grief

Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism

Minor: Infidelity, Car accident, and Murder

Slut Shaming isn't on the list of trigger warnings, but there is a ton of it on this book.

livingwithghost's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

wanted to re-read this series for nostalgia and to get back into reading. a whole lot of nothing happens in this book. i enjoyed it though knowing what else happens in the series.

honestly the worst part about it is the amount of weird adult/minor relationships being played as sexy, forbidden love stories. sure they’re forbidden, but it’s because they’re weird and inappropriate.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Car accident, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, Racism, Self harm, Grief, Lesbophobia, and Classism

Minor: Vomit and Murder

fanboyriot's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Read For

✓ Nostalgia

✓ Secrets and Lies
✓ Small Town Vibes 

✓ High School Drama

✓ Best Friend Murdered

˗ˏˋ ★ REVIEW ★ ˎˊ˗

I love and hate this series so much.  The nostalgic vibes this book has is far too comforting to just read once.  The mystery of “Alison’s” death is dragged out but in this book things are focused on setting up the world and the gossip of a small town.  Rosewood is a place where the kids act like adults and the adults act like teenagers.

This is the book where everything—for basically everyone—goes downhill.  Relationships are broken and found—both friend wise and romantic, everything is upped in the dramatics taking simple things and making them a big deal.  In a way it’s like a lighthearted mystery; then again it could be just because it’s a nostalgic read, however, it reminds me of a cozy mystery.  It told the backstory, and how Hanna, Aria, Spencer, and Emily all went on to live their lives after their best friend’s disappearance.  But secrets only stay buried for so long and A lives for drama. 

Spice Level: n/a

Angst Level: 💧💧💧

POV: Multiple, Third Person

Release Date: 06, October 2006

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Cursing, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Car accident, Murder, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism

Minor: Ableism, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol