Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

33 reviews

tattymouse's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

1.5

A huge shock to read this book for the first time in 2024 and be horrified by its contents the entire way through. Which is a shame, because the method of narration and sentence structure in the book are lovely and magical and are the only reason this gets a 1.5. The content issues I had cover all types of concerns: Peter routinely murders both children and adults and this is completely glossed over as something that doesn't alarm the children at all. Yet I see no indication in the text as to why this particular type of violence wouldn't stir them from the childhood spell Neverland seems to cast, especially when they're perfectly capable of remembering many nice things about the real world. The language used to describe the Native tribe is racist enough, but there is also a chapter of generalizations about Native People's versus "the white man" and that chapter in particular was difficult to listen to. Throughout the book there are several mentions of food and body size that I would also be very hesitant to let any child hear. And the father in the book is maybe the most unlikeable character I've encountered in children's literature, and that includes villains. 

Reading this book once was enough - it will not get a place on my bookshelves and I hope my children never ask to read it.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

jaz_apples's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Violence and Murder

5678901234's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism

amanda_mh's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

3.75

That turned out to be a really sweet story, unexpectedly sad and thoughtful 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Violence, and Cultural appropriation

another_dahlia's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.75

A fae stalks several generations of a family, kidnapping their children from their beds at night and taking them to Neverland.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Stalking, Murder, and Colonisation

One fae stalks several generations of a family, kidnapping their children from their beds at night and taking them to Neverland.

marsh_mall0w's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Murder, Cultural appropriation, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Violence and Grief

i_write_on_occasion's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Despite the questionable and dated parts, it was an enjoyable read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence

Minor: Child death, Death, and Abandonment

bobbin_goblin's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.5

Many of the details of these stories did not age well. The main story of Peter Pan is fun to read as a historical piece. However, I am not sure what exactly is the purpose of the follow-up Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens and neither were my kids.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Sexism

Minor: Misogyny

sarasanchez's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Misogyny

arieslofi's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism