mscalls's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Colonisation, Medical content, Violence, Racism, and Death
hannahlee's review
5.0
A gorgeous, raw, intimate set of poems addressing a dark and important piece of history. Bouwsma has written a deeply-felt, evocative book that feels physical and personal. I also appreciated her thoughtful afterword, which shed additional light on her writing process, why this subject spoke to her, and her interrogation of her own privilege. Well worth a read.
inamerata's review
3.0
not really sure how I feel, other than very sad for the people hurt by this part of history.
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