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nerdinthelibrary's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Taboo should be considered a modern classic of Australian literature. Difficult to read in parts, it's a thorny book which is astoundingly written by Kim Scott, who's work I desperately need to look more into. Heed the trigger warnings because this book can be a lot, but it's so worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Colonisation, Self harm, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, Addiction, Child abuse, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent
agavemonster's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
beautiful. touched my heart. really picks up its stride after the first 50 pages or so. the tangible presence of the land, its creatures, and its dust and rain, give a depth and richness to the Wirlomin homecoming that made me feel like I was coming home too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence and Child abuse
Moderate: Self harm, Drug abuse, and Addiction
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