A Most Peculiar Act by Marie Munkara

A Most Peculiar Act

Marie Munkara

132 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical young adult reflective slow-paced
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The story follows the trials and tribulations of Sugar, a 16 year-old Aboriginal fringe-camp dweller. Set in Darwin during the Japanese bombing raids, we meet characters such as: Horatio Humphris (Horrid Hump), Chief Protector of Aborigines, teeto...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.45

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