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davethescot's review against another edition
5.0
Absolute must read for everyone living on this land of Australia.
boggremlin's review against another edition
4.0
An immensely powerful story, told in three distinct voices. I was swept up in the language and the imagery of Australia and the people who live within it. Winch's dictionary of a resurrected Aboriginal language, interspersed with the lives of the main characters, grounds the events of the past and the present. This is a stunning, ultimately hopeful piece of fiction.
ariellehs's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
georgia_anne's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
essjay1's review against another edition
5.0
This book was a joy to read for its wonderfully unique style and use of language, and of course for the story. The book is written with chapters interlaced between the story of August, her grandfathers diary and a letter from a Lutheran missionary in 1915 which becomes important later for many reasons however for the reader it brings context and history to the story of the Gondiwindi family and their land. This would be a stunning novel without the added poignancy of being rooted in fact.
The Yield should be on all Australian school curriculums both as a study in writing style and for the story that gives a very different history to that currently being taught. Historical fiction at its best. And as an Australian, so good to read a novel that is utterly and completely about our country.
I particularly liked the line that commented on the difference in faith - worshipping a man and his son or worshipping and respecting the land and Mother Earth.
The Yield should be on all Australian school curriculums both as a study in writing style and for the story that gives a very different history to that currently being taught. Historical fiction at its best. And as an Australian, so good to read a novel that is utterly and completely about our country.
I particularly liked the line that commented on the difference in faith - worshipping a man and his son or worshipping and respecting the land and Mother Earth.
kcfromaustcrime's review against another edition
5.0
Another f2f bookclub read which I thought was particularly rewarding, with it's multiple narratives, powerful use of language and enlightening depiction of Indigenous culture and identity.
One of those books that you absolutely regret not having the chance to have read as part of the school curriculum when much younger. One of those books that will be a crying shame if it doesn't make it onto school reading lists in the future.
One of those books that you absolutely regret not having the chance to have read as part of the school curriculum when much younger. One of those books that will be a crying shame if it doesn't make it onto school reading lists in the future.
wallymeadows's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
gracey3000's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
rachhenderson's review against another edition
3.0
The Yield is told from three viewpoints with alternating chapters.
Albert Gondiwindi, recently deceased, wrote lists of the words of his people. His chapters include a few paragraphs about each word and what it means to him, the story of his life.
A letter written in 1915 by a minister on an aboriginal settlement describes the horrific treatment of aborigines in the late 1880s and early 1990s by European settlers.
August Gondiwindi returns home after 10 years in England to attend her grandfather’s funeral and help save their land from miners.
I really wanted to like this more. There were pockets of interesting narrative but other sections, particularly the first half of August’s story, were very slow. The highlights were Albert’s words.
Albert Gondiwindi, recently deceased, wrote lists of the words of his people. His chapters include a few paragraphs about each word and what it means to him, the story of his life.
A letter written in 1915 by a minister on an aboriginal settlement describes the horrific treatment of aborigines in the late 1880s and early 1990s by European settlers.
August Gondiwindi returns home after 10 years in England to attend her grandfather’s funeral and help save their land from miners.
I really wanted to like this more. There were pockets of interesting narrative but other sections, particularly the first half of August’s story, were very slow. The highlights were Albert’s words.
memengwaa's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0