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julieclair's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
The best thing I can say about this book is that it fulfilled a lot of prompts for various reading challenges in which I’m participating. Written in 1955, the book has not aged well. I was appalled at the numerous racial slurs and prejudiced comments used by Auntie Mame’s many snobby friends. To her credit, Mame does sometimes rebuke her friends for their comments. Mame is quite a character, and the story is entertaining and funny at times, but I just couldn’t get past the prejudice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Racism, Antisemitism, and Racial slurs
squirrel93's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, and Antisemitism
beccamarriner's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This was my third attempt at reading this book so I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. The book read as short stories rather than chapters as it spanned notable events in the two main characters lives. As these events entailed interactions characters with non- New York accents, a lot of dialogue was written phonetically which I found off putting and hard to read. Auntie Mame did sound like the gal you wanted to know and demonstrates Patrick’s unique upbringing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
Minor: Racial slurs
lewfode's review
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Antisemitism
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