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adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Such a wholesome, lovely book. Great cast, great development. This book is one of the few I can reread every few years and it will always make me feel better.
That said, it's very much a product of its time, and the casual racism at the beginning is definitely not ok.
That said, it's very much a product of its time, and the casual racism at the beginning is definitely not ok.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Death of parent, and Colonisation
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Grief, and Classism