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A review by labsandliterature
Tribal Lores by Archimede Fusillo
4.0
I want to thank @walkerbooksaus and @AusYABloggers for having me as part of the tour and #gifting me a copy of this wonderful book by Archimede Fusillo.
Synopsis
A moving and explosive tale about what happens when tradition and the need to belong collide.
Frankie Rescio is struggling with the death of his sister. Next door, Lochie Marsh is about to have his world invaded by his estranged, pregnant half-sister and her layabout boyfriend. Despite tensions simmering just below the surface for both boys and their families, they form a bond that connects their different worlds. Until tribal lores threaten to bring everything crashing down.
Tribal Lores explores the fundamental things about growing up that never change: the desire to fit in and be accepted by one’s peers, the intrinsic urge to belong.
Review:
I was unsure of what to expect when my copy arrived but what followed was a beautiful story of the teenage struggle. It is widely accepted that being a teen is hard but Tribal Lores showed me another side to it that I had no experience with. The main character, Frankie, is struggling to maintain two lives: a typical Australian teenager and the son of Italian immigrants who are deep seated in their culture. From the very first chapter we see the struggle Frankie faces about these opposing cultures and how he can respect and embrace them both.
Frankie’s neighbour and friend, Lochie, provides a polarising character. The social dynamic of Lochie’s family is very different to Frankie’s close-knit Italian one and as a result his personality is also very different. Lochie is the definition of street smart but is also compassionate to the others in their friend group when they are struggling. The friendship between Frankie and Lochie is such a refreshing and unique relationship and something that is lacking in YA fiction. There is always a focus on female friendships but there is a lack of well written, authentic male friendships. Tribal Lores helps fill that hole.
Fusillo has written a beautifully character driven story that tells the story of not just the main characters but the supporting ones as well. It is well rounded and filled with emotion. It discusses the cultural differences and celebrates them both while guiding the reader through. Tribal Lores is a heart warming story that made me smile, laugh and cry throughout.
Synopsis
A moving and explosive tale about what happens when tradition and the need to belong collide.
Frankie Rescio is struggling with the death of his sister. Next door, Lochie Marsh is about to have his world invaded by his estranged, pregnant half-sister and her layabout boyfriend. Despite tensions simmering just below the surface for both boys and their families, they form a bond that connects their different worlds. Until tribal lores threaten to bring everything crashing down.
Tribal Lores explores the fundamental things about growing up that never change: the desire to fit in and be accepted by one’s peers, the intrinsic urge to belong.
Review:
I was unsure of what to expect when my copy arrived but what followed was a beautiful story of the teenage struggle. It is widely accepted that being a teen is hard but Tribal Lores showed me another side to it that I had no experience with. The main character, Frankie, is struggling to maintain two lives: a typical Australian teenager and the son of Italian immigrants who are deep seated in their culture. From the very first chapter we see the struggle Frankie faces about these opposing cultures and how he can respect and embrace them both.
Frankie’s neighbour and friend, Lochie, provides a polarising character. The social dynamic of Lochie’s family is very different to Frankie’s close-knit Italian one and as a result his personality is also very different. Lochie is the definition of street smart but is also compassionate to the others in their friend group when they are struggling. The friendship between Frankie and Lochie is such a refreshing and unique relationship and something that is lacking in YA fiction. There is always a focus on female friendships but there is a lack of well written, authentic male friendships. Tribal Lores helps fill that hole.
Fusillo has written a beautifully character driven story that tells the story of not just the main characters but the supporting ones as well. It is well rounded and filled with emotion. It discusses the cultural differences and celebrates them both while guiding the reader through. Tribal Lores is a heart warming story that made me smile, laugh and cry throughout.