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342 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008437114
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVia
Publication date: 02 July 2019
Description
WINNER OF THE MILES FRANKLIN AWARD 2020 An exquisitely written, heartbreaking and hopeful novel of culture, language, tradition, suffering and empowerment 'A groundbreaking novel for black and white Australia' Richard Flanagan, Man Booker Prize wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,671 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 58%
informative 52%
challenging 48%
dark 33%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%
adventurous 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 37% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Colonisation, GriefModerate
Child abuse, Child death, PedophiliaMinor
Alcoholism342 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008437114
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVia
Publication date: 02 July 2019
Description
WINNER OF THE MILES FRANKLIN AWARD 2020 An exquisitely written, heartbreaking and hopeful novel of culture, language, tradition, suffering and empowerment 'A groundbreaking novel for black and white Australia' Richard Flanagan, Man Booker Prize wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,671 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 58%
informative 52%
challenging 48%
dark 33%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%
adventurous 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 37% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Colonisation, GriefModerate
Child abuse, Child death, PedophiliaMinor
Alcoholism