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violet_moon1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Cultural appropriation, and Pandemic/Epidemic
stellahadz'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? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Racism, Grief, Car accident, and Colonisation
Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy
princzukos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Synopsis: A collection of short stories and think pieces of what it’s like growing up as women of color from the dregs of Queens, New York.
likes:
- pacing -- quick read
- representation: there is no one specific race/ethnicity that was prominent in this book since it was narrated as if it was a consensus of all types of women of color -- i thought it was a cool concept. the author also perfectly portrayed the guilt WOC feel when they leave their homes and childhood friends behind to pursue a degree, which is something i resonate deeply with
dislikes:
- i wish the chapters were much longer, but i think this is a great piece of literature to start with then delving into the topic of race, diversity, and inclusivity (i would <b>LOVE</b> to see this being taught in schools!!)
comments:
i wanted to hate this book at first b/c i thought it was going to be a rupi kaur-esque (
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Racism, Xenophobia, Car accident, and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Rape, Islamophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and War
readandfindout's review against another edition
3.5
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 3 stars
Plot: 3 stars
Graphic: Death and Sexism
Moderate: Racism, Grief, Car accident, and Classism
Minor: Abortion
axel_p'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? Yes
4.0
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Classism, Deportation, and Pandemic/Epidemic
khakipantsofsex's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Racism, and Car accident
Minor: Self harm, Suicide, Abortion, and Pandemic/Epidemic
luluco_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
I understand the sentiment behind choosing ‘Brown Girls’ as the title for this book, but I was concerned about how it was written. Even though it’s a collective POV, it still kind of reads as if the words were written by a black woman (imo) which I find odd given the fact palasi is Filipina.
Also please don’t get me started on the weird elitism/colorism undertones.
I guess I liked the idea of the book more than what it ended up really being.
Moderate: Car accident
maregred's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Car accident
Moderate: Abortion and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Lesbophobia, Colonisation, and Classism
imds's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Lesbophobia, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism
readingthroughinfinity'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? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Classism
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Abortion, Lesbophobia, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation