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carolhoggart 's review for:
The Broken Shore
by Peter Temple
I'm giving this book a 5-star review not because it's perfect, but because it's outstanding. I love the uncompromising dialogue (minimalist, witty Australian-speak with no dumbing-down) and the lean narrative (very little backstory; a 'fill-in-the-blanks-yourself, I know you're bright enough!' approach).
Then there are the acute (and often darkly hilarious) observations. Here's one of my favourite small-town vignettes, describing onlookers at an environmental rally:
Triple-bypassed Bruce of the video shop was beside saturated-fat dealer Meryl, the fish and chip owner. (p.125)
I can just see 'em.
Then there are the acute (and often darkly hilarious) observations. Here's one of my favourite small-town vignettes, describing onlookers at an environmental rally:
Triple-bypassed Bruce of the video shop was beside saturated-fat dealer Meryl, the fish and chip owner. (p.125)
I can just see 'em.