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A review by qbren1213
The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
I loved this. My only wish was that we had longer to witness their relationship and explore the boundaries. I liked the pace of the beginning but the end just felt a bit too rushed. I have never read a queer aboriginal story before and it was super refreshing. Definitely a must read.
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Homophobia, Abandonment, and Colonisation