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alexandrathegreat89's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Racism
Moderate: Death of parent, Bullying, Suicide, Child death, Grief, Sexual violence, and Kidnapping
danielnski's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I could not put this book down when I started it. It is an extremely compelling YA take on colonization, indigenous history, residential schools, and political movements aiming to fight against that oppression through some efficient world-building and deeply compelling and empathetic characters. The plot and pacing are taut, like a good thriller, but without losing its emotional centre or leaving character development behind. I would strongly recommend this for anyone looking for a way to educate themselves or kids and adolescents.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Pregnancy, Colonisation, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, and Racism
Moderate: Torture, Sexual violence, Child death, Domestic abuse, and Confinement
abatt's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Child abuse, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Racism, and Miscarriage
dunollie's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Racism
Minor: Sexual violence
onemamareads's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Read my full review here: https://onemamassummer.weebly.com/book-reviews/gutter-child
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Child death, Child abuse, Murder, Violence, and Racism
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