Losing Face by George HaddadMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a story of a migrant family. Each member has their own trauma and secrets hiding their weaknesses in order to hold up a face of strength to defend outside forces that tries to break apart the family. I also think the title also recognises the cynicism of this need to maintain a front - it is about pride and saving face. The topic of consent seems timely with the recent discussion over Britney Higgins case. However the themes of fitting in, family secrets, migrant identity are time less issues subtly brought out through the words and story lines
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