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3.42 AVERAGE
3.42 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Classism
Minor: Infidelity, Vomit
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Intriguing premise - it’s actually two stories that have their own covers that you can flip and read in whichever order. Thought provoking examination of the ‘scary monsters’ of racism, sexism and ageism. Definitely recommend.
This was a great book. It comes with two covers (back and front) and you get the choice of which to read first. One is set in the near future and one in the near past. Lyle's story is of a middle-aged man, an immigrant from Asia, trying to make a life in an outer Melbourne suburb. Lili's story is about a young woman from Australia living in the South of France. Both are about immigrant experiences and touch on many social issues. I loved Lyle's story. Lili's was good but not as good.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced