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216 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
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Language: English
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Its poetic yet visceral style announced the arrival afresh and exciting new talent. This 10th anniversary edition celebrates its important contribution to Australian literature.When May's mother dies suddenly, she and her brother Billy are taken i...
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
reflective 81%
challenging 60%
sad 55%
dark 41%
hopeful 32%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 11%
informative 6%
tense 6%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Domestic abuse, Drug use, RacismModerate
Rape, Addiction, Death of parentMinor
Sexual violence, Police brutality, Suicide216 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Its poetic yet visceral style announced the arrival afresh and exciting new talent. This 10th anniversary edition celebrates its important contribution to Australian literature.When May's mother dies suddenly, she and her brother Billy are taken i...
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
reflective 81%
challenging 60%
sad 55%
dark 41%
hopeful 32%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 11%
informative 6%
tense 6%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Drug use, RacismModerate
Rape, Addiction, Death of parentMinor
Sexual violence, Police brutality, Suicide