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The Things That Matter Most by Gabbie Stroud

4 reviews

crystalmidnightmumslibrary's review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Could not put this book down. The characters were all likeable, and as an ex-teacher I could relate to them all.

The absolute heart break that this book includes has really stuck with me, again as many teachers know atleast one student like this who we worry about and care for in the ways uni never prepared us for. 

A great read that hopefully gives insight and challenges preconceptions, shedding light on the larger issues. 

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auscaz's review

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dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0


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pipnewman's review

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challenging emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Oof I was not expecting this to be this sad! Love Gabbie Stroud's non-fiction and this did not disappoint. I couldn't put it down, and it carried so much emotional weight because it seemed so realistic reflecting the pressures on teachers in every Australian school.

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shannyrie's review

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challenging emotional informative sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A heart wrenching devastating book. If you are a teacher, you will know the truth that Stroud writes. 

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