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Started reading this late Christmas night, exhausted. Next thing I knew it was 12.30am.
Finished it Boxing Day, couldn't put it down.
Tsiolkas takes a vivisection of Australian life and exposes it: sports culture, 'win at all costs' mentality, cultural differences, class differences, private school mentality…he writes a vivid tale that had me riveted.
The fact the book is set in Melbourne where I live? Always wins extra brownie points.
For someone who writes and reads predominantly romance and young ...more
Finished it Boxing Day, couldn't put it down.
Tsiolkas takes a vivisection of Australian life and exposes it: sports culture, 'win at all costs' mentality, cultural differences, class differences, private school mentality…he writes a vivid tale that had me riveted.
The fact the book is set in Melbourne where I live? Always wins extra brownie points.
For someone who writes and reads predominantly romance and young ...more
This story covered so much from our insecurities to fit in, how we idolise sports people, the class system and family dynamics. Read the full review at .
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This book was awesome probably his best.
Oct 19, 2013
Chris
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Jennifer
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Kellie Schache
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