A review by cjeanne99
The Dickens Boy by Thomas Keneally

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Charles Dickens sends his sixth son Alfred to Australia as a teenager - and later - sends his tenth child and favorite son, Edward to Australia as well. both boys find themselves employed in the sheep industry - learning from settlers and indigenous peoples. Edward struggles to make his way. Alfred is convinced that these two sons were a disgrace to their father - which is why he sent them away. Just like he does in his novels - he either kills off "bad" characters - or sends them to Australia. 
I didn't really like Edward.