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grackback's review against another edition
4.0
The first time I read this book was in late primary school and was one of the first literary insights I had into domestic abuse at a time when my best friend was being abused by her father. The first time I read this, I did a lot of crying throughout the book. This time, I didn’t cry until the very end.
A book that explores the naivety of those who are fortunate enough to not live in an abusive world, Kill the Possum will break your heart at the same time that it gives you hope that the cycle of domestic violence within families will end.
The ending of this book is one you will never forget.
A book that explores the naivety of those who are fortunate enough to not live in an abusive world, Kill the Possum will break your heart at the same time that it gives you hope that the cycle of domestic violence within families will end.
The ending of this book is one you will never forget.
ps_a22's review against another edition
3.0
The inner turmoil of each character was so incredibly vivid. The curiosity that it bloomed in you made you read page after pager to uncover whether the tormented teenage boys would actually murder the abusing Ex-husband of the Beals. It was emotionally powerful and challenged the arguments and mindsets of the people who think the world is black and white, right and wrong and not permeated with grey.
kasia_wa's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jaimee6314's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
miab6's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
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
believedcrazy's review against another edition
4.0
I loved reading this book; it's written well, it's creepy and it's a quick and easy book to read.
The reason this book is creepy is because it's so realistic. I could see every event in this book happening in real life, which is terrifying because this is not a nice book. It contains an absolutely vile character who made my skin crawl, and some kids who acted stupidly and irrationally, but not unrealistically.
I also love how this was written, it wasn't overloaded with description and yet I still felt like I knew each character. I just really enjoyed this book and I think everyone should give it a go.
The reason this book is creepy is because it's so realistic. I could see every event in this book happening in real life, which is terrifying because this is not a nice book. It contains an absolutely vile character who made my skin crawl, and some kids who acted stupidly and irrationally, but not unrealistically.
I also love how this was written, it wasn't overloaded with description and yet I still felt like I knew each character. I just really enjoyed this book and I think everyone should give it a go.
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