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A review by rosecott
The Island Child by Molly Aitken
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was desperately sad and heartbreaking at points.
I did keep hoping something would get happier but any happiness was short lived which made it quite a hard read!
I did keep hoping something would get happier but any happiness was short lived which made it quite a hard read!
Graphic: Child death, Rape, and Abortion
Moderate: Homophobia, Child abuse, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Alcoholism, and Death