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danielnski 's review for:
Gutter Child
by Jael Richardson
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I could not put this book down when I started it. It is an extremely compelling YA take on colonization, indigenous history, residential schools, and political movements aiming to fight against that oppression through some efficient world-building and deeply compelling and empathetic characters. The plot and pacing are taut, like a good thriller, but without losing its emotional centre or leaving character development behind. I would strongly recommend this for anyone looking for a way to educate themselves or kids and adolescents.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Colonisation
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Torture