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lynnenad's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book was so challenging to read. The writing is lovely but the authentic indigenous voice means the viewpoint of every character is very different to mine. The people in the book see the world entirely differently to a person brought up in euro-centric Australian culture, like me. This means interpreting the world through the eyes of the characters in the book is an extraordinary, unique and disconcerting experience. On top of that is the disaster of missions in traditional cultural communities which just makes you want to cry. A powerful book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual violence, Mental illness, Racism, Kidnapping, Rape, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Domestic abuse, Colonisation, Pedophilia, and Suicide
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