Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Cassandra at the Wedding by Dorothy Baker, Deborah Eisenberg

4 reviews

nixmixus's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

To love and be loved, to live and let live are never assured things no matter how much biology or circumstance try to engender these experiences. Cassandra is not a wholly relatable character but her struggle, her identity and ultimately her own salvation makes the book such an engaging read. The afterword by Deborah Eisenberg may be one of my favorite things I’ve read this year.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Racism

Some comments of the main character are reflective of their time in terms of attitudes towards non-white characters

maireadalice's review against another edition

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Minor: Racism

mirandacactusreads's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, and Racism

kirkspockreads's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Grief

Moderate: Cancer, Eating disorder, and Medical content

Minor: Racial slurs and Racism