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hcube3's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
fast-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? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Racism, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Infidelity, Genocide, Colonisation, and Emotional abuse
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
Not really my cup of tea, despite the importance of the subject.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Gun violence
This book is set during the early period of the white invasion and settlement in Australia, and the institutionalised racism and effects of colonialism on First Nations people. Period-typical attitudes abound.
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