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A review by dckathleen
Dirt Creek by Hayley Scrivenor
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A little girl disappears in a rural Australian town. The story is told from various pov. It's a mystery and a reflection on relationships and small town life, on keeping secrets, and how kids experience things. It was sad but good.
Definitely some trigger warnings to consider here.
Definitely some trigger warnings to consider here.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Homophobia, and Rape