Reviews

Borders by Thomas King

analyticalchaos's review against another edition

3.0

Borders is a great middle-grade introduction to self-determination and political identity. It shows the gap between citizenship and indigenous identity.

tessaf's review against another edition

slow-paced

4.0

caitbooks_27's review against another edition

emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

mkvv's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

joebernard57's review

inspiring reflective 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? No

4.0

priscillia's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

daniellekat's review against another edition

inspiring fast-paced

3.75

Beautiful artwork and a simple yet powerful story. 

_lesewesen's review against another edition

inspiring medium-paced

3.5

e_mendel13's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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? Yes

5.0

laylacarstairs's review against another edition

3.0

3/5 stars

explores how indigeneity exists across the colonial construct of borders. a powerful message and story