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328 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780702259968
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Publication date: 30 July 2018
Description
A gritty and darkly hilarious novel quaking with life--winner of Australia's Miles Franklin Award--that follows a queer, First Nations Australian woman as she returns home to face her family and protect the land of their ancestors.Wise-cracking Ke...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,001 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
dark 56%
tense 42%
funny 38%
reflective 37%
sad 31%
hopeful 23%
informative 19%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 12%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 32% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 35% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Animal death, Racism, Child abuseModerate
Pedophilia, Animal cruelty, Sexual assaultMinor
Abortion328 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780702259968
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Publication date: 30 July 2018
Description
A gritty and darkly hilarious novel quaking with life--winner of Australia's Miles Franklin Award--that follows a queer, First Nations Australian woman as she returns home to face her family and protect the land of their ancestors.Wise-cracking Ke...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,001 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
dark 56%
tense 42%
funny 38%
reflective 37%
sad 31%
hopeful 23%
informative 19%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 12%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 32% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 35% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Racism, Child abuseModerate
Pedophilia, Animal cruelty, Sexual assaultMinor
Abortion