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wjc's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Rape, Alcoholism, and Sexual assault
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
jouljet's review
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Colonisation, Death of parent, Self harm, Drug use, Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
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