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noraaa_9999's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
I really liked this short book, the atmosphere is great and you can feel with the struggles Ánte faces (figuring out how to handle being gay and still wanting to honour the traditions of his people). He doesn't always act great towards his friends, but his behaviour is very understandable, being afraid of homophobia and losing the connections to his roots, and he apologizes and tries to be a better friend.
This is the first book I've read by a Sámi author about Sámi characters, and it was really interesting to learn a bit about their culture. Overall the way it is written it feels very authentic to show a teenagers thoughts and struggles. The only think I found a bit lacking was the language, almost all sentences were very short and sometimes it felt a bit not as smooth as it could have been. This might be because it is a translation, I'll definitely reread the book also in the original language.
Apart from that I loved the story, and definitely recommend to read it if you like YA books.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
This is the first book I've read by a Sámi author about Sámi characters, and it was really interesting to learn a bit about their culture. Overall the way it is written it feels very authentic to show a teenagers thoughts and struggles. The only think I found a bit lacking was the language, almost all sentences were very short and sometimes it felt a bit not as smooth as it could have been. This might be because it is a translation, I'll definitely reread the book also in the original language.
Apart from that I loved the story, and definitely recommend to read it if you like YA books.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Racism
tokagelizard's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Ánte is Sámi, and has lived his whole life in northern Sweden herding the reindeer, just like his ancestors before him. He knows that this is his place. But he fears that being gay will mean he cannot stay, that who he is conflicts with the traditional life he loves.
A bundle of awkward teen love and small village coming out, mixed with embracing your identity and a love for the land and the reindeer. (And a cozy grandma's house <3) The emotions are raw, Ánte's feelings come as physical sensations rather than anything he really understands. And Erik is frustratingly elusive with what he wants. There is occasional homophobia, but despite that this was a comforting teen story with a happy ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
clockwork_hel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
had to read it for school…yeah, no thanks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
astridmalmhester's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation, Genocide, and Homophobia
kayla_pim's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-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
4.0
En enastående skildring av att vara tonåring och brottas med frågor som sexualitet och identitet. Så välskriven! Sån fin historia! Utan tvekan den bästa ungdomsromanen på länge, eventuellt någonsin.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
nonbinaryreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Racial slurs
bodiesinbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
Minor: Blood, Cursing, and Suicidal thoughts
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