ieemee's Reviews (360)

This is the kind of books that everyone should read. It follows the story of refugees who live in Australia. The author has a great way show a scenario and allowing the reader to reflect on their own position. This is art that truly says something and while it was emotionally difficult to read at times. I feel I have a richer understanding of the world.  I will be recommending this book widely 

As an African European the racial remarks were very jarring & I wish the author used better descriptions for people of colour. Also I was unsure about its queer representation, in one hand Holly Go lightly seems to be inclusive to lesbians but the resonating behind that was bizarre and litter with toxic stereotypes. Capote has some beautiful descriptions and unique observations. The book is far heavier than the movie. The book is also told from the man’s perspective exclusively. The book over all has a captivating loneliness. I really wish it could have been rewritten with 21st century values instead.

I was expecting a cute romance retelling of the nutcracker but this is more on the dark romance spectrum a lot of SA discussion. So I wasn’t prepared also I think I’ve found my personal ick in this book. So this may have been wrong book wrong time or even wrong book wrong person - hopefully this book finds its reader