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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
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
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
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
fieldofhats's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
1.5
This was not an enjoyable book by any standard. Was it good? Maybe, I guess. It brings awareness to a serious issue, although the medium in which it does so feels very odd to me. A “Young Adult” book this graphic is not appropriate for most people in the target age range. Surely there are some, maybe even many, teens who would be able to handle this book, but not enough to justify the book’s label. It’s good to bring awareness and talk about these issues to young adults — but that’s it. There’s no need to throw them into the thick of it. It puts unnecessary stress and anxiety onto them. Furthermore, as a teacher of English and literature, my job is to help young people fall in love with reading, and this book may just do the opposite.
This book is fine for adults and above, but not for an audience younger than that. I cannot recommend this book to its target audience in good conscience.
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Slavery, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Misogyny, Sexism, and Rape
Moderate: Torture, Blood, Body shaming, and Violence
ladykatka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Suicide, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Slavery, Sexual violence, Grief, Sexual content, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Trafficking, Child abuse, Rape, and Violence
art3m1sxx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Rape
saraellenme'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Sexual violence, Trafficking, Sexual assault, Confinement, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape
Minor: Child death