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The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough

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emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Beautiful.


Once I started I couldn’t put it down. 
Being Blak and growing up Queer, I needed this book. Oh this would have saved me from so much torment and self doubt. 

Jackson is a conflicted young man with a strong community and family. His culture and Ancestors empowers him throughout the novel.

He meets Tomas who’s being fostered by his Aunty in Sydney. At first they’re unsure of each other, but soon come to terms with themselves and are absolutely smitten.

Mob, you will laugh and cry. 

Settlers, I hope you take away themes of institutionalisation , segregation, true meaning of Country, what Indigenous well-being actual is and the reality of this colony. 

I can’t recommend it enough.

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