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pipnewman's review
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Child death, Cancer, Child abuse, Abandonment, and Death
Minor: Infertility, Addiction, Homophobia, and Medical content
shannyrie's review
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, and Miscarriage
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