Moondog55 wrote:I think that "Mathew Flinders Cat" is the actual title
north-north-west wrote:True History of the Kelly Gang is possibly Carey's best.
It's a pity you don't 'get' Flanagan. The Narrow Road to the Deep North is superb (like all of his writing).
Son of a Beach wrote:I agree with NNW about Richard Flanagan. However, I sometimes wonder if being a Tasmanian helps to 'get' him. I did find the Tasmanian-centric elements in his novels to be... novel. Ie, there are many small incidental Tasmanianisms that I can relate to - places, events, etc. Although the international literature prize givers seem to like him too.
north-north-west wrote:Anyway,if you want something Australian - Xavier Herbert. Capricornia is usually regarded as his best, but I have a special affection for Poor Fellow My Country. Not easy reading perhaps, but an enthralling and sprawling story.
Then there's always Patrick White . . .
Lizzy wrote:Robyn Davidsons "Tracks" was enjoyable
Moondog55 wrote:I think that "Mathew Flinders Cat" is the actual title
Pteropus wrote:Earlier this year I read "Harp in the South" by Ruth Park. I was very surprised that I had never heard of it before I read it, because it is an Australian Classic (though Park was a Kiwi) that has apparently never been out of print since the late '40s. I am also surprised it wasn't on school reading lists either. I'd also not at all be surprised if Tim Winton had got at least some inspiration for Cloud Street from Harp in the South.
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