A review by madamelacy
The Secret River by Kate Grenville

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Graphic descriptions of a life of poverty at the turn of the 19th century followed by a life of a convict transported to Australia. The fierceness with which the settlers fight to own land and property, in lands already cared for by aborigines makes this a really tough read at times. Read trigger warnings. 
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