shadedelight 's review for:

The Broken Shore by Peter Temple

4.0

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I saw this book on the recommended list of CBC last year, and finally got a copy. So glad I did, it was excellent. A look at Australia from an Australian writer; its a bitter world of changing winds and shifting light. Dark and light, the author is attempting to orient you to a world gone awry for the protagonist. You are peering through foggy lenses and pain with Cashin, but its so compelling, you only want to know more. Cromartie, Port Morono, the Kettle. the secrets and the lies. The bigotry, the damage to children and the hate, are all here. Australia's darkest moments are not unlike our own.
Good story, good characterization. Can't wait for the next one.