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vezreads's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was really clever. I enjoyed it a lot. There is little I can say about it without spoilers but the plot is great, the imagery is really effective and it made me confront some biases I didn't know I had. It definitely felt like a debut novel, it could have used a wee bit of refining in places but that's really my only small criticism of a fantastic novel
Graphic: Colonisation
aranafyre's review against another edition
4.0
This book is extremely well written. It deals with harsh truths of colonialism and violence and what it means to be humane. Very highly recommended.
I did struggle with reading it though because of the content. I almost stopped around 60% finished not because of the writing but because of the topic. I am so glad I finished.
I did struggle with reading it though because of the content. I almost stopped around 60% finished not because of the writing but because of the topic. I am so glad I finished.
geekwayne's review against another edition
2.0
'Terra Nullius' by Claire G. Coleman was the October book club book pick for my book club.
Taking place in Australia, the book is about a young man named Jacky who has escaped a residential school in Australia and is being hunted down to be brought back. This feels like a standard story of indigenous people and the colonizers who only see them as lesser or animals. It is that and a bit more as the scope of the book changes about the 1/3 mark.
I liked the story by the end, but it was hard for me to get in to the story and it felt overly long to make its points. I liked the story and characters though.
Taking place in Australia, the book is about a young man named Jacky who has escaped a residential school in Australia and is being hunted down to be brought back. This feels like a standard story of indigenous people and the colonizers who only see them as lesser or animals. It is that and a bit more as the scope of the book changes about the 1/3 mark.
I liked the story by the end, but it was hard for me to get in to the story and it felt overly long to make its points. I liked the story and characters though.
fictiojuris's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.25
cecooper's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
thelibraryofalexandra's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
whoisajax's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
FORMAT: Audible/Audio
WHY: Was a bookclub chosen book last year that I didn't get around to but wanted to.
THOUGHTS: Intense! Historical fiction with TW of racism, murder and violence.
It has some serious powerful meanings and just a reminder of how humans can treat each other.
I will be thinking about this novel for years.
RECOMMENDED: Those who are interested in historical fiction, colonisation, and just stories with powerful symbolism
WHY: Was a bookclub chosen book last year that I didn't get around to but wanted to.
THOUGHTS: Intense! Historical fiction with TW of racism, murder and violence.
It has some serious powerful meanings and just a reminder of how humans can treat each other.
I will be thinking about this novel for years.
RECOMMENDED: Those who are interested in historical fiction, colonisation, and just stories with powerful symbolism
Graphic: Racial slurs, Gun violence, Colonisation, Racism, and Violence
stacyaj's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Slavery, and Racism
caitlinmhp's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0