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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
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
A detailed look at community life we rarely see in YA novels. Too many flashbacks from different time periods for me... I couldn't keep up with all the stages and ages we were given of Rosie and Nona.
But really a beautiful exploration of a girl caught between, and with a foot in two worlds.
But really a beautiful exploration of a girl caught between, and with a foot in two worlds.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A fantastic, culturally-sensitive YA book set in Yirrkala/Nhulunbuy. This book explores the impact of the intervention on communities in the NT and racial discrimination and systematic racism that is very much still present to this day. A must read for young Australians.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism
I felt Rosie was a little immature at first, but I liked seeing her grow as a person, and mature into a responsible woman. I expected a lot more of Nona in Rosie's story, so it made it sadder (though more touching) when they slowly (and carefully) reconnected.
I really enjoyed being immersed into this setting, so different to 'regular' ya, and I felt like I learnt quite a bit about rural life in the NT.
I really enjoyed being immersed into this setting, so different to 'regular' ya, and I felt like I learnt quite a bit about rural life in the NT.