A review by danielnski
Gutter Child by Jael Richardson

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.
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