American Dirt

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Riverlee · 03/12/2021 19:43

Just read this book. What’s everyone’s views on it?

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Rainbowqueeen · 04/12/2021 10:34

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Much much harder for migrants

But I also think it’s great to have books about this kind of issue

Rainbowqueeen · 04/12/2021 10:33

I really enjoyed it but I also felt it was a bit sanitised. In real life I am sure it is much much harder

alloutofcareunits · 04/12/2021 10:28

I really enjoyed parts of it but was left feeling underwhelmed, probably due to it being overhyped. A lot of it felt quite repetitive and rather tedious

QueenLagertha · 03/12/2021 21:10

Read it recently. Loved it. Cried a few times

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Riverlee · 03/12/2021 20:41

Just realised I didn’t put my summary.

I think it’s a good book, and informs you of the terrifying journeys that migrants make, but it’s also over-hyped. In particular, I found the omni-presence of the gangs chilling. The train journey had moments of interest, and adventure, but I didn’t think the book really portrayed what it was like to be on top of the train for hours on end. If you look at photos of The Beast, you see how many travel on the top of trains, and how high the trains are.

With all the news of the migrants in the English Channel recently, you realise how desperate these people are, and how a change in fortune can change overnight.

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Bagelsandbrie · 03/12/2021 20:09

I couldn’t get past the half way point with it. I really wanted to like it as the reviews are amazing but it just didn’t grab me.

WhenSepEnds · 03/12/2021 20:04

@Riverlee

Just read this book. What’s everyone’s views on it?

Absolutely loved it!!! Think it would make a great film

MsFrog · 03/12/2021 19:49

I enjoyed it, but I did find the eventual confrontation between Lydia and Javier a big anti-climactic

Stylinson · 03/12/2021 19:46

I love it too. Couldn’t stop reading it.

MauveMavis · 03/12/2021 19:45

Loved it.

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