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leavesnpages's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was such a good novel, introducing the Tongan people and their culture. It was unapologetic in its portrayal of Tongan people, their culture and their struggles.
I loved the use of Tongan cultural stories, their language and also actually taking the story to Tonga - it wasn't all just set in Australia.
Each character was described so uniquely. Winnie really knew how to capture a characters' essence with words.
The bonds of family and love were such beautifully strong themes. Would recommend.
I loved the use of Tongan cultural stories, their language and also actually taking the story to Tonga - it wasn't all just set in Australia.
Each character was described so uniquely. Winnie really knew how to capture a characters' essence with words.
The bonds of family and love were such beautifully strong themes. Would recommend.
elias_reads's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A beauuuutiful book. The characters and settings are so vivid and will stay with me. LOVED the way everything came together in the end in such a beautiful way.
Also was so cool to see western Sydney talk in a book!
Also was so cool to see western Sydney talk in a book!
grebegirl's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
3.5
Some beautifully touching and tender moments. A very raw and immersive. Challenging to read at times but the characters are also funny and endearing
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, and Body shaming
Moderate: Grief, Racism, and Homophobia
Minor: Infertility, Cancer, Colonisation, Vomit, and Self harm
persuadingdaisies's review
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
mmmmmm's review against another edition
can't in good conscience give this a numbered review.
this is a book i would have loved if the editorial wasn't so visible in the ways that it both intervened and failed to. the characters are gorgeous and fleshed out and it holds no bars. but it panders to a white audience that does it and the author a disservice, and i just honestly don't believe that's what she intended.
this is a book i would have loved if the editorial wasn't so visible in the ways that it both intervened and failed to. the characters are gorgeous and fleshed out and it holds no bars. but it panders to a white audience that does it and the author a disservice, and i just honestly don't believe that's what she intended.
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