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traceyanderson's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Boy From The Mish is Gary Lonesborough’s YA debut novel about an Aboriginal boys coming of age and acknowledging his sexuality. Things come to a head when he meets Tomas, a boy from the city newly released from juvenile lockup. While the novel shows all of the realities of life on the Mish (drug and alcohol abuse, racism, violence ) without kicking you in the face. it also demonstrates the good side of the life, like keeping close to the elders and learning about the culture and languages that were stolen from them by the whites. I wish I was better able to express how important I think this book is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Alcohol, Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Racial slurs, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, and Outing
xoodlebooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Alcohol, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Minor: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
rey_therese07's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Racial slurs
Moderate: Racism and Police brutality
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
sophie42's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Homophobia, and Racism
Moderate: Vomit, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Racial slurs
Minor: Drug use, Blood, and Outing
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