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careinthelibrary's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
2.0
I liked the concept behind this book and I liked the author's writing style.
The sexual abuse in this book felt like it was exploitative/fetishizing of the victim. It didn't feel like the point was education of the reader or characters about sexual violence nor did the perpetrator understand their actions' harm or face major consequences.
The sexual abuse in this book felt like it was exploitative/fetishizing of the victim. It didn't feel like the point was education of the reader or characters about sexual violence nor did the perpetrator understand their actions' harm or face major consequences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Genocide, Grief, Child abuse, Death, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Hate crime, Sexual violence, Sexism, Incest, and Toxic relationship
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
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