The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
miynv_'s review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, and Confinement
Minor: Racism and Medical content
jtran's review
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A honest and empathetic exploration of teenage pregnancy, challenging familial relationships and the tensions of growing up with a mixed ethnic/cultural background against the backdrop of ninties Australia. Equal parts nostalgic, cruel and uplifting.Â
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion, Alcoholism, and Adult/minor relationship
aishawilson's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
loved reading Alice Pung again. I absolutely adore her thorough and thoughtful characterisation of everyone in the book, everyone's motivations are clear and carefully tied to the overarching narrative. such a beautiful story.
Graphic: Gaslighting and Pregnancy
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
roraisabella's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
such a well written, and raw story about a mother and daughter relationship. Alice Pung is a great writer and i’ll be for sure reading more from her.Â
Graphic: Confinement, Pregnancy, Racism, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Adult/minor relationship, and Child abuse
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