“Somewhere a bicycle bell rings. Somewhere else there's a war on. Somewhere else people turn to shadows and powder in an instant and the streets turn to funnels and light the sky with their burning. Somewhere a war is over.”
In this poignant and humorous novel, Australian author Tim Winton weaves together the lives of two very different families, the Keffers and the Lambs. Set in the 1970s in a small coastal town, the narrative follows the families as they navigate life's challenges and celebrate its joys. The story is rich with Australian culture and language, and delves into the complexities of family relationships, the search for belonging, and the unpredictable nature of fate. more
Tim Winton is an acclaimed Australian novelist known for his vivid portrayal of Australian rural life. His works often explore themes of family, friendship, and growth, and have won him a wide readership. more
“People are fools, not monsters”
“What else is death but the refusal any longer to grow and suffer change?”
“I might grow old in Brisbane, but I would never grow up.”
“I was never any good at cricket thought I love it as a, as a sort of mystery.”