Overall I liked this book, but I was equally confused by it. I spent the first 25% confused about what was happening. Then I was mildly entertained as the pace quickened during the middle, and I stayed engaged throughout the end. But I struggled to understand the point of this novel. And now 3 days later, it is already very forgettable to me.

It's just a case of myself as a reader not matching the book, which is always a risk when I'm reading all titles from a nominated list.

From Novelist:
Themes: Facing racism
Identities: Indigenous; Multiracial
Storyline: Issue-oriented; Multiple perspectives; Own voices
Mood: Bittersweet; Moving; Gritty