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304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780733641923
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Publication date: 25 June 2019
Description
In the near future Australia is about to experience colonisation once more. What have we learned from our past? A daring debut novel from the winner of the 2016 black&write! writing fellowship. SHORTLISTED FOR THE STELLA PRIZE 2018 Hig...
Community Reviews Summary of 873 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 53%
reflective 45%
sad 37%
adventurous 36%
emotional 34%
mysterious 18%
informative 16%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 26% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 24% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Colonisation, Racism, Child abuseModerate
Religious bigotry, Confinement, Child deathMinor
Alcoholism, Rape, Trafficking304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780733641923
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Publication date: 25 June 2019
Description
In the near future Australia is about to experience colonisation once more. What have we learned from our past? A daring debut novel from the winner of the 2016 black&write! writing fellowship. SHORTLISTED FOR THE STELLA PRIZE 2018 Hig...
Community Reviews Summary of 873 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 53%
reflective 45%
sad 37%
adventurous 36%
emotional 34%
mysterious 18%
informative 16%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 26% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 24% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Racism, Child abuseModerate
Religious bigotry, Confinement, Child deathMinor
Alcoholism, Rape, Trafficking