Reviews tagging 'Xenophobia'

Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

24 reviews

zombieracoon's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense 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? No

5.0

It's a wonderful and inspiring girl of an Arabic girl crossing an ocean and moving to America, and her journey and experiences in America.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Xenophobia, War, Islamophobia, and Racism

bookedandbusy's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book so much. It gave me so much perspective on a topic I’m generally very sheltered from, and I appreciated that! This is an important read for any age and I would recommend it! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Islamophobia, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Pregnancy, War, and Violence

isco1428's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative 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

5.0

No words, just tears 😭

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Xenophobia, Racism, War, and Violence

melancholymegs's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia, War, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Religious bigotry

Minor: Blood

bookbuyingwithkatie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia

goldyyy's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia, Islamophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Hate crime and Pregnancy

Minor: War, Racial slurs, and Religious bigotry

hancaavdic's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring fast-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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Blood, Bullying, Racism, Religious bigotry, Violence, Islamophobia, War, and Xenophobia

totallyshelfaware's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia and Racism

Moderate: Xenophobia

jax00's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

This book is very emotional. It does a good job of showing Jude's want to be Syrian and American. But does not downplay either.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia and Xenophobia

Moderate: Hate crime and Pregnancy

Minor: War and Death

ccwingreads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? No

5.0

 This was a joy to read. I finished it in a single evening. To the person reading this review, read this book.

I was immediately drawn to this book's cover, and the quote, "This is a necessary story," solidified my purchase. I experienced many tears, a bit of laughter, and the warmth of home in many forms through inspiring, thought-provoking verse.

The story tackles heavy subjects (Islamophobia, xenophobia, war). Through Jude's eyes, these subjects are handled gracefully and treated with care.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Islamophobia and Xenophobia

Minor: War