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micht15's review
3.0
Set in Brisbane, two teenage boys, one punch. The families and the fallout. I found both sets of parents annoying but everyone is different - I just don’t relate.
thelifeoflaura's review
4.0
This story follows two women - Yasmin Weston and Evie MacIntyre.
Yasmin Weston is on holiday when she learns that her son Daniel has been assaulted at home in Australia, leaving him with a debilitating brain injury. She vows to hunt down his attacker.
Evie MacIntyre knows the Westons from school. She’s never had much time for Yasmin and she dislikes Daniel because he bullied her son, Brody. When Evie discovers evidence that Brody was involved in the attack, she is torn but decides there is no way she will let her only son go to jail.
As the story unfolds, two mothers wrestle with the consequences of their actions and while fighting for the best for their sons.
A really really interesting read. I loved the two perspectives and how honest and raw they were. You got to see the results of such an awful attack on a young boy and the hurt, anger and fear that is left in Yasmin. On the flip side, you see Evie trying to do everything she can to protect her son Brody. Both sides are highly emotional and at times make you question what the truth might really be. I do love that at the end you see two mothers come to understand that it wasn’t as straight forward as it all seemed.
Yasmin Weston is on holiday when she learns that her son Daniel has been assaulted at home in Australia, leaving him with a debilitating brain injury. She vows to hunt down his attacker.
Evie MacIntyre knows the Westons from school. She’s never had much time for Yasmin and she dislikes Daniel because he bullied her son, Brody. When Evie discovers evidence that Brody was involved in the attack, she is torn but decides there is no way she will let her only son go to jail.
As the story unfolds, two mothers wrestle with the consequences of their actions and while fighting for the best for their sons.
A really really interesting read. I loved the two perspectives and how honest and raw they were. You got to see the results of such an awful attack on a young boy and the hurt, anger and fear that is left in Yasmin. On the flip side, you see Evie trying to do everything she can to protect her son Brody. Both sides are highly emotional and at times make you question what the truth might really be. I do love that at the end you see two mothers come to understand that it wasn’t as straight forward as it all seemed.
busyreading's review
5.0
One Punch by Aussie author Julie Fison is a story that unfortunately many people can relate to or know of someone that has gone through similar circumstances.
As the title suggests this book revolves around one punch a senseless act of violence that will have major consequences, including lifelong injuries to the victim and traumatizing those closest to the victim. This is a powerful read which alternates between each family, which allows us to see how the families, especially the mothers deal with what has happened. Highly recommended.
As the title suggests this book revolves around one punch a senseless act of violence that will have major consequences, including lifelong injuries to the victim and traumatizing those closest to the victim. This is a powerful read which alternates between each family, which allows us to see how the families, especially the mothers deal with what has happened. Highly recommended.
littleredwrites's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
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