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sarahxify 's review for:
Stone Sky Gold Mountain
by Mirandi Riwoe
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is about a group of new immigrants during Australia's gold rush, longlisted for the 2021 Stella Prize.
I enjoyed reading this, a book that is certainly about an untold era of history. It was also refreshing to read about racism from the perspective of Chinese-Australians; these are important issues not often discussed in the context of racism. It was quite well-written, and I liked reading from each of the perspectives.
I enjoyed reading this, a book that is certainly about an untold era of history. It was also refreshing to read about racism from the perspective of Chinese-Australians; these are important issues not often discussed in the context of racism. It was quite well-written, and I liked reading from each of the perspectives.
This book had a lot of potential, but for me it never quite took off. I think I would have liked it more if it were a little longer and we got to spend more time developing each of the characters.
For fans of:
How Much of These Hills is Gold by C Pam Zhang