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The Yield by Tara June Winch
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
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The stolen generation
Colonialism
Rape
Child paedophilia
Imprisonment
Religion
Death rituals
I went into this book feeling like it wasn't going to be for me at all. However, what a book. The writing is magnificent. It is so beautifully written. The storytelling is like nothing else I've ever read. I fell in love with Poppy and Augie and all their family. This book taught me so much more about Australian/Indigenous history than anything I learnt at school. I highly recommend this book.
This book was my first book from my local book club, and it blew me away. My first 5 star review for the year. The only minor criticism I have (it's really nothing) is I'd have liked to have the last few chapters fleshed out a little further. This book was in NO WAY light-hearted or easy to read. I did have to stop for breaks because the themes and topics are so heavy. It made me very sad, and there were some very challenging chapters. In saying all of that, I loved this book with my whole heart. The story it tells of the land, the family, identity, and culture is masterful.
The stolen generation
Colonialism
Rape
Child paedophilia
Imprisonment
Religion
Death rituals
I went into this book feeling like it wasn't going to be for me at all. However, what a book. The writing is magnificent. It is so beautifully written. The storytelling is like nothing else I've ever read. I fell in love with Poppy and Augie and all their family. This book taught me so much more about Australian/Indigenous history than anything I learnt at school. I highly recommend this book.
This book was my first book from my local book club, and it blew me away. My first 5 star review for the year. The only minor criticism I have (it's really nothing) is I'd have liked to have the last few chapters fleshed out a little further. This book was in NO WAY light-hearted or easy to read. I did have to stop for breaks because the themes and topics are so heavy. It made me very sad, and there were some very challenging chapters. In saying all of that, I loved this book with my whole heart. The story it tells of the land, the family, identity, and culture is masterful.