Borderland by Graham Akhurst

Borderland

Graham Akhurst

236 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary horror young adult adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Description

Jono, a city-born Indigenous teenager is trying to figure out who he really is. Life in Brisbane hasn’t exactly made him feel connected to his Country or community. Luckily, he’s got his best friend, Jenny, who has been by his side through their h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
mysterious 61%
tense 46%
emotional 38%
dark 30%
reflective 23%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.83

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