april98's review
challenging
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
dearheart's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, and Sexual violence
Minor: Animal death
serendipitysbooks's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Stone Sky Gold Mountain is the story of Ying and Lai Yue, who were forced to try and make their fortunes on Australia’s goldfields. The miserable and pitiful conditions were perfectly captured as was the fact that the decks were stacked against them actually succeeding. Moving away from the goldfields to seek other work didn’t offer much of a reprieve. The anti-Chinese racism, while accurate to the time, was really confronting to read. also appreciated the exploration of the position of women through Ying’s story (she disguised herself as a man for safety) and that of Sophie, a prostitute, and her maid Meriem. This book is a welcome correction to the traditional white male colonial goldfield narrative.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
teekay's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, and Animal death
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