216 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Its poetic yet visceral style announced the arrival afresh and exciting new talent. This 10th anniversary edition celebrates its important contribution to Australian literature.When May's mother dies suddenly, she and her brother Billy are taken i...
Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews
Moods
reflective 81%
challenging 63%
sad 54%
dark 31%
hopeful 22%
adventurous 13%
inspiring 13%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Racism, AlcoholismModerate
Rape, Drug abuse, Drug useMinor
Sexual violence216 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Its poetic yet visceral style announced the arrival afresh and exciting new talent. This 10th anniversary edition celebrates its important contribution to Australian literature.When May's mother dies suddenly, she and her brother Billy are taken i...
Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews
Moods
reflective 81%
challenging 63%
sad 54%
dark 31%
hopeful 22%
adventurous 13%
inspiring 13%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Racism, AlcoholismModerate
Rape, Drug abuse, Drug useMinor
Sexual violence