kdowli01's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.0
The back cover described this as a thriller, and while there was some suspense, it was more sad than anything. It was truly eye-opening how the Australian Aboriginals were treated, and prevented from what seems like very basic human rights. I loved Odette, she was a truly inspirational character. The ending felt somewhat rushed, but overall I really enjoyed this
dhall65's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.5
gerardstarling's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
aelzz93's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
avisreadsandreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Colonisation, Confinement, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Murder, Racial slurs, Stalking, Animal death, Suicide, Medical content, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Antisemitism and War
just_one_more_chapter_please's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful book and testament to love, hatred, and family. The interweaving of the Aboriginal experience, a topic I am not as familiar with, with Jewish refugees and Irish Catholics, along with other cultural influences present in 20th century Australia, made this a book that a global population can connect to, learn from, and appreciate.
I give this 4 stars because, while the book is beautifully written and poignant, it does very strongly have a 'man's version of a woman' type of characterization. It's not badly done, but the men are more clearly characterized and more enticing than the women. In that sense, the author's bias colors the characterization. Even so, the teachings and story still hit home.
I give this 4 stars because, while the book is beautifully written and poignant, it does very strongly have a 'man's version of a woman' type of characterization. It's not badly done, but the men are more clearly characterized and more enticing than the women. In that sense, the author's bias colors the characterization. Even so, the teachings and story still hit home.
black_hellebore_reviews's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
White Australia has a black history.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Abandonment, Colonisation, and Police brutality
lhbrandes's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75