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anouks_books's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, and Colonisation
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Gun violence, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Abortion
danajoy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Colonisation
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Mental illness
bookdragon217's review against another edition
- 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
Too Much Lip by Melissa Lucashenko was about Kerry, a black queer Aboriginal woman who comes home after many years because her grandfather is dying and she needs to help save their ancestral land. Kerry is not your typical protagonist. She lives life on her terms, rides a motorcycle and commits some crimes of survival along the way. She's considered the black sheep of the family because she has "too much lip". She's not afraid to take up space and use her voice.
This book was funny but also heartbreaking at the same time. The author tackled difficult topics in a lighthearted way. Each character was flawed, complex and redeemable. The pacing was perfect for when the secrets were finally revealed. I gained perspective about the Indigenous experience of the Goorie people and I can definitely see similarities in overarching themes relevant to the conversation of white supremacy and colonialism. There was also a cute romance that blossomed that did not take away from the core of the novel.
Themes that resonated with me were:
-Black and Indigenous people are not safe anywhere on the globe and police brutality continues to plague their communities at higher rates.
-Generational trauma from removal, genocide and forced assimilation continues to plague Indigenous communities. Alcoholism and mental health are a direct result.
-Sacred lands of Indigenous people continue to be a target of capitalism.
-Women continue to be oppressed by misogyny and patriarchy. When women do not confirm they face threat of violence or are given negative labels.
If you're a fan of wise cracking, swearing like a sailor, badass protagonist types, this one's for you. I'm sad I have to return it to the library because I loved this one. This was a great choice for book club because this one packs a punch and brings up lots of themes to explore for discussion. It will be hard for me to stop thinking about Kerry and her family.
Rating: 4.5 🔥
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Incest, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, and Abortion
Minor: Sexual content
sneako's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Incest, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, and Dementia