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jlarrew's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
When they were getting to her first time, I was worried that it might be too much for young readers. But it's not. The heanous acts done to Lakshmi aren't spilled out in graphic details. I do think you lose something without those details, though given the audience, it's appropriate.
I think the book seeks to educate young readers about the sex trade so that maybe it can save someone. The author notes that it's a huge problem in Nepal and that was her inspiration.
It's to be assumed that Lakshmi ends up in a better place, but I wish we could follow her.
I listened to the book and it was a bit disjointed because they read the chapter titles. It would be better without those.
I was happy that they added in the small kindnesses she received. Also, that the tea boy saved her from drugs.
It breaks my heart that there's many out there in this situation right now.
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
gemstonejasper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Trafficking, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Medical content, Confinement, Rape, Child death, Pedophilia, Slavery, Child abuse, Classism, and Drug abuse
author2223's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Trafficking, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, and Slavery
Moderate: Medical content and Torture
Minor: Suicide
ainadei's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual violence
theangrystackrat's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
Graphic: Trafficking and Child abuse
missgrangerr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Confinement, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Pedophilia, and Rape
wen320's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
Graphic: Rape and Child abuse
comeundun's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Rape, Confinement, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Abandonment, and Sexual assault
mwolfe's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Trafficking, Sexual violence, Rape, Torture, Child abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
rtrouwborst's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Trafficking
Moderate: Sexual assault and Child abuse
Minor: Sexual harassment and Forced institutionalization