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dragon_s_hoard's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Racism, Violence, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
ravenk28's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
For 200+ pages it is a well paced story that discuss topics like racism and homophobia perfectly.
Graphic: Homophobia and Racism
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content, Police brutality, and Alcohol
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Genocide and Colonisation
lovelycryptid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, and Alcohol
thenextbookdilemma's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Police brutality and Colonisation
Minor: Abandonment
pm_corbett's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Racism
Moderate: Violence and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content and Vomit
vixenreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, and Alcohol
Moderate: Racial slurs, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Blood and Medical content
There is a snake bite in the book, and discussions about incarceration since one of the protagonist went to juvenile hall.ricardo_sb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia and Outing
halfelfschollar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
So I looked at the task and thought if I was teaching what would I want kids to be exposed to. And so I picked a book that depicted a young Aboriginal boy dealing with identity. The Boy from the Mish explores identity, community, and the fear of being different and rejected from those around you because of who you are. There were points where I cried and points where I laughed. I think it would be an excellent book for those who have gone through similar experiences of homophobia or racism, as well as general teen angst.
The book has a slight issue at points with the rule of show don't tell, but for the most part a good book.
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Outing, and Alcohol
l1lyfrancis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
the characters were so loveable, and i found myself easily attached to them. i honestly just want to give all of them a hug because they definitely need it!!
the plot itself was incredible, jackson’s internalised homophobia was so well written and the way this book described feelings and emotions was beautiful
tomas and jackson’s relationship was so beautiful to read, i could actually feel the love and tenderness through the pages. i loved the way they fitted together, and i especially loved how they didn’t just jump into their relationship super quickly. i love the frustration that comes from setting up the relationship!! they were so cute and made me feel even more single every time i turned the page 💀.
i’m literally going to recommend this book to everybody i know, i really hope there will be some form of sequel though - as the ending seemed like it was setting up for one.
definitely gonna reread this!
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Alcohol
Minor: Domestic abuse