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304 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Set in the haunting landscape of eastern Australia, this is a stunningly accomplished debut novel about the inescapable past: the ineffable ties of family, the wars fought by fathers and sons, and what goes unsaid. After the departure of the woman...
Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
reflective 66%
dark 50%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
informative 16%
mysterious 16%
Pace
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Alcoholism, Blood, Death of parentModerate
Vomit, Animal death
304 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in the haunting landscape of eastern Australia, this is a stunningly accomplished debut novel about the inescapable past: the ineffable ties of family, the wars fought by fathers and sons, and what goes unsaid. After the departure of the woman...
Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
reflective 66%
dark 50%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
informative 16%
mysterious 16%
Pace
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Blood, Death of parentModerate
Vomit, Animal death