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arianashea's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse
lenin_lover_69's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Look this book is very much of its time...it is hard to read with a 2020 lense. I couldn't really understand or appreciate the central romantic storyline between Meggie and Ralph because it does feel like an exercise in grooming and it genuinely seems to ruin Meggie's life, even though they don't become physical with one another until she is of age.
The best parts are all the descriptions of the Australian landscapes which are confronting and beautiful and haunting. The people are mostly tragic and struggle to express or accept love and that makes it hard work.
The best parts are all the descriptions of the Australian landscapes which are confronting and beautiful and haunting. The people are mostly tragic and struggle to express or accept love and that makes it hard work.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexual assault, and Death
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