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mjmiller_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed the first collection of stories and the second main story. However, ended up losing interest in the last section. Overall a good read and would recommend.
esshgee's review against another edition
2.0
2 1/2 stars. As with many short story collections, some are compelling and others aren't. The author has a lovely use of language though, so even for the stories I didn't care for I did like the descriptive prose
posydee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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
4.5
rustykingswood's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sodimode's review against another edition
4.0
Brilliant new voice. You can tell they are a poet. Filled with bright images and gay stuff (longing) and land and melancholy. A really good read. Read it! (instead of (or as well as) Honeybee)
macfarla's review against another edition
4.0
Some beautiful, touching stories. Loved the evocation of familiar places.
emmaloren's review
5.0
I adored this. Queer, blak excellence. I'm looking forward to reading more from them.
theunrealerin's review
4.5
A solid short story collection - themes of family and connection/disconnection to people and Country. Clearly linked, but not repetitive, fresh, readable and moving prose.
cupkate147's review against another edition
3.0
I found the first section mesmerising, the second intriguing (futuristic girl on girl action with mangrove plantoids?!), and the third difficult to stay focused on. all in all, a really interesting short story collection about family and identity.