A review by transcendent
Women & Children by Tony Birch

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

5.0

TONY BIRCH ! *raucous applause*
hats off to another wonderful book by the man, the myth, the legend: Tony Birch.

Women and Children explores very harsh, very real themes through the viewpoint of a child, and it truly taking a village to take care of one another.
Charlie and Joe's relationship was so sweet to read through for the 300-odd pages of the book, and it really felt like Birch exploring his current and younger selves being reflected through the characters.

Here's to being better than those who raised us, and to end the cycle forever.