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A review by gattolinos_nerdy_nook
The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
As someone who doesn't like to read contemporary books that often, I was sucked in reading about Jackson's life and everything he is going through.
The book follows a young indigenous boy, Jackson, over the summer holidays. His aunt and cousins come over the holidays
and coming along with them is Thomas, another young indigenous boy who has just come out of juvie and is staying with Jackson's Aunt Pam.
The book mainly covers the topics of racism and discovering ones sexuality and what that means for them. I enjoyed seeing the world through a different set of eyes and their experiences.
I look forward to seeing more works by Gary Lonesborough.
The book follows a young indigenous boy, Jackson, over the summer holidays. His aunt and cousins come over the holidays
and coming along with them is Thomas, another young indigenous boy who has just come out of juvie and is staying with Jackson's Aunt Pam.
The book mainly covers the topics of racism and discovering ones sexuality and what that means for them. I enjoyed seeing the world through a different set of eyes and their experiences.
I look forward to seeing more works by Gary Lonesborough.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Drug use and Panic attacks/disorders