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nerdinthelibrary 's review for:
Taboo
by Kim Scott
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Taboo should be considered a modern classic of Australian literature. Difficult to read in parts, it's a thorny book which is astoundingly written by Kim Scott, who's work I desperately need to look more into. Heed the trigger warnings because this book can be a lot, but it's so worth it.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Colonisation
Moderate: Death of parent