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zaydenblaze47's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.25
As a book that is an evoker of emotions, this is excellent. As a book that is a carrier of communication, it is not even good.
The relationship between the boy and the tree is deeply unhealthy. The revelation of how unhealthy it is comes along with much sadness, so the book does indicate that.
But then, the ending, and especially the last page, spoil everything. The whole point of the book seemed to be that one should not just take and take and take from love, and it even showed the tree to be unhappy at one point, supporting that.
But then the last page voids all consequence and destroys the message. Is it about unhealthy relationships? The love of a mother for her child? The human exploitation of nature? In no case is the message any good.
The relationship between the boy and the tree is deeply unhealthy. The revelation of how unhealthy it is comes along with much sadness, so the book does indicate that.
But then, the ending, and especially the last page, spoil everything. The whole point of the book seemed to be that one should not just take and take and take from love, and it even showed the tree to be unhappy at one point, supporting that.
But then the last page voids all consequence and destroys the message. Is it about unhealthy relationships? The love of a mother for her child? The human exploitation of nature? In no case is the message any good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
leosaki's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
1.0
Is the role of women in society truly just to give every bit of themselves up to men's whims? This book implies it is, and I did not like that!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
michaelion's review against another edition
dark
informative
sad
fast-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
3.5
To be a woman is to suffer at the hands of a man! Good message to teach kids about abusive relationships and self harm very early!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Body horror, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Colonisation
unusuallyy's review against another edition
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Minor: Death and Toxic relationship
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