A review by georgiasbookescapes
Dirt Poor Islanders by Winnie Dunn

dark emotional funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Phwoar. This book is incredible! It’s gritty at times and deeply beautiful and personal. For a while there I thought it was only to be a 4 star for me, but it just comes together so perfectly it cannot be less than 5 stars! Dunn is the ?first ever Tongan Australian author and she does an incredible job with this literary fiction! I felt so immersed in the family and that learning of connection as a community. Incredible, incredible writing! What a way to start 2025!