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A review by liaafedsy
The Beauty Is in the Walking by James Moloney
4.0
This story is about finding your place in the world, and deals with the issues surrounding race, identity, and media in contemporary society. It was brilliant.
When I first read this, I had never seen such diversity in a book before. The main character, Jacob, has cerebral palsy and, prior to this, I had never read a book with Muslim representation.
Moloney tackles the issues here in a very real, simple way that is oh so Australian. It’s a really great depiction of rural Australian town life, and I felt so at home and connected while reading it.
It’s the kind of story that sticks with you long after it’s finished, and I would highly recommend!
When I first read this, I had never seen such diversity in a book before. The main character, Jacob, has cerebral palsy and, prior to this, I had never read a book with Muslim representation.
Moloney tackles the issues here in a very real, simple way that is oh so Australian. It’s a really great depiction of rural Australian town life, and I felt so at home and connected while reading it.
It’s the kind of story that sticks with you long after it’s finished, and I would highly recommend!