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Agreeable! The chemistry between those two was just to die for. I really love how the author created them. You might think they are one of those inseperable twins, who no matter what, one is there for the other😍. And though they might not like the same things, they kinda overlook it with that "I don't care" aura. #sibling goal.🤗
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The bond between Jacko and Sarah was one to be envied. It was real and pure. The kind that needs to be grasped in our present society. The notion that our differences divide us should be dropped and instead unite us.
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Aknotts19 wrote: 19 Oct 2019, 05:31 Jacko and Sarah felt very authentic. My first thought was that I thought it was unusual that Jacko would put his sister in danger; however, my feminism kicked in and I could appreciate how he empowered her.
I really like your use of "authentic" to describe their relationship. I'm sure the author would be really happy to read that.
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Jacko and Sarah's relationship is one of my favourite parts of the book. They're very cute and you can tell how much they care for each other. They have a very stable and loving relationship and it was nice to read the pride they had for each other
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They sure made a good team. And I loved their unbelievably good skills.
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I envy their relationship with each other. Their excellent together even if they're only half-siblings. They also got each other's back and takes care of the other. Also I felt genuine concern when Jacko almost blew himself up and Sarah was crying because of worry.
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briellejee wrote: 18 Oct 2019, 02:54
naomisorge wrote: 17 Oct 2019, 13:57 Does anyone know exactly what bikpela means? Google didn't give me much joy!

I also like how Jacko has respect for Sarah's skills. I just read a scene where someone suggested that she should stay home where it was safe, and Jacko said something like "we're safer with her." I feel like that might not have been too common back in those times.
Bikpela means big. If she calls him that, I think it meant big brother. But im not sure as well. :eusa-think:

I agree! I liked that scene as well as it shows how Jacko values her skills more than his.
It also means "master" or "lord" but unless it was sarcasm or she was teasing him, I really can't see Sarah calling him that!!
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I think sometimes sibling relationships can be difficult to write, but the author did a great job of subtly showing their relationship through actions here and there.
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I agree. Those moments between Jacko and Sarah were so sweet, and I really enjoyed reading them.
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Jacko and Sarah have the ideal sibling relationship. They care about each other and they joke around often. Their bond is strong and it is so sweet. :D
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Kelyn wrote: 29 Oct 2019, 00:32
briellejee wrote: 18 Oct 2019, 02:54
naomisorge wrote: 17 Oct 2019, 13:57 Does anyone know exactly what bikpela means? Google didn't give me much joy!

I also like how Jacko has respect for Sarah's skills. I just read a scene where someone suggested that she should stay home where it was safe, and Jacko said something like "we're safer with her." I feel like that might not have been too common back in those times.
Bikpela means big. If she calls him that, I think it meant big brother. But im not sure as well. :eusa-think:

I agree! I liked that scene as well as it shows how Jacko values her skills more than his.
It also means "master" or "lord" but unless it was sarcasm or she was teasing him, I really can't see Sarah calling him that!!
What language would it be? Warammunga or Malay? Seeing how they tease each other, I would go for sarcasm.
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Melissa Breen wrote: 24 Oct 2019, 14:46 Jacko and Sarah's relationship is one of my favourite parts of the book. They're very cute and you can tell how much they care for each other. They have a very stable and loving relationship and it was nice to read the pride they had for each other
Same here. No one could even notice they're half siblings because they just seem so close.
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I enjoyed their relationship with one another. I do wish Sarah would have been able to have more independence, but considering the time period the book is set in, she probably had more than would have been realistic.
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I loved the relationship between Jacko and Sarah. They looked for opportunities to speak positively of each other. They worked well together and respected on another. I thought their relationship was an inspirational model for readers.
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briellejee wrote: 30 Oct 2019, 03:03
Kelyn wrote: 29 Oct 2019, 00:32
briellejee wrote: 18 Oct 2019, 02:54

Bikpela means big. If she calls him that, I think it meant big brother. But im not sure as well. :eusa-think:

I agree! I liked that scene as well as it shows how Jacko values her skills more than his.
It also means "master" or "lord," but unless it was sarcasm or she was teasing him, I really can't see Sarah calling him that!!
What language would it be? Warammunga or Malay? Seeing how they tease each other, I would go for sarcasm.
Going by what I found, it is from the language "Toc Pisin," which is a dialect of Warammunga.
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