mel_s_bookshelf's review
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Classism, Child death, Death of parent, and Death
Moderate: Sexism, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Domestic abuse
theunrealerin's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-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? No
3.5
This is an excellent ownvoice indigenous Australian story, the use of Wiradjuri language is wonderful and centering an Australian colonial story on the experience of a Wiradjuri woman is great. However I found the female friendship at the heart of the book lacked believability/depth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Colonisation, Slavery, and Racism
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Mental illness
Minor: Pregnancy and Infertility
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