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416 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743228480
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 13 May 2003
Description
Winner of The Miles Franklin Literary Award, The Christina Stead Award, WA Premier's Book of the Year, Book Data/ABA Book of the Year Award, Goodreading Award-Readers Choice Book of the Year Set in the dramatic landscape of Western Australia, Dirt...
Community Reviews Summary of 608 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
dark 54%
emotional 54%
challenging 37%
sad 33%
mysterious 29%
tense 29%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Car accident, Animal death, Child deathModerate
Animal cruelty, Racism, Drug useMinor
Racial slurs, Sexism, Toxic relationship416 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743228480
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 13 May 2003
Description
Winner of The Miles Franklin Literary Award, The Christina Stead Award, WA Premier's Book of the Year, Book Data/ABA Book of the Year Award, Goodreading Award-Readers Choice Book of the Year Set in the dramatic landscape of Western Australia, Dirt...
Community Reviews Summary of 608 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
dark 54%
emotional 54%
challenging 37%
sad 33%
mysterious 29%
tense 29%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Car accident, Animal death, Child deathModerate
Animal cruelty, Racism, Drug useMinor
Racial slurs, Sexism, Toxic relationship