Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez

32 reviews

wenwanzhao's review against another edition

challenging dark 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? Yes

5.0

A lovely collection of moments from a year in the life of a group of lower-income children and the people around them. I laughed. I cried. And most importantly, I thought about what I was reading, a lot. I always try to find books set in the GTA, both out of a sort of narcissism and out of a desire to learn more about the stories that exist where I grew up. Scarborough is an excellent telling of how the lives of regular people keep going. I enjoyed the way people were connected to each other, and how they shared their perspectives. It all felt very authentic and genuine. Loved it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Islamophobia

aspence94's review against another edition

dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Classism

Minor: Alcoholism

gerzonvillegas's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Bullying and Death

cleogray's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Child death, Racism, and Religious bigotry

jessicacorrigan's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful 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

4.75

Heart breaking yet beautiful book about a community that is just trying to survive. Makes you think twice about the individuals you may see on the street, on the bus, and in your school. This should be a mandatory read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism

zee's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Child death and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Body shaming, Mental illness, Islamophobia, and Abandonment

allytrainor's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative 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

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Child death

jessicas_bookshelf's review against another edition

challenging emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia

whitedaylilies's review against another edition

emotional sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Child abuse, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry

krispy_reading'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

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Racial slurs, Racism, and Classism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, and Fatphobia

Minor: Excrement