A review by davidup_15
Mullumbimby by Melissa Lucashenko

adventurous emotional informative mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This book was a very interesting exploration of Indigenous Australian spirituality as someone who previously knew next to nothing about it, and I loved the characters too - the conflict between Twoboy and Jo prompts very compelling and nuanced discussion about what it actually means for Indigenous peoples to regain authority over stolen land. Plus I loved the extent to which all the storylines ultimately linked back to Jo's deep love and compassion for her daughter. The book was just a tad slow-paced and dense, but I think that did help the story rather than hinder it.