The River

by Patrice Newell

244 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Patrice Newell was born in Adelaide and now runs a farm near Gundy, New South Wales, which produces biodynamic beef, olive oil and garlic. She lives with her partner Phillip Adams and their daughter Aurora.

Reviews

[Pieter · Rating 4 out of 5]

first book of the year and my first non-fiction read in many years (or ever? i don't remember). i know a lot of people said this was pedestrian or boring, but i found it really approachable and not overly intellectual. the subject matter was somewhat relevant to my work, so i found it enlightening. was good to just read some chill, slow paced australian true story.

also started reading this while camping up at Oven's River, so it felt really immersive.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable book where having some knowledge or interest in the Scone/Gundy area is probably a must. As we were once considering a property in Scone I fell, however tenuously, into this category.

[Kate Holywell · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read a few chapters and left it on a train seat. I am afraid that the writing is not of a high standard and the subject matter dull.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nonfiction description of the Pages River area in NSW, Australia; Newell runs an organic farm and grows olives. Some interesting material on water issues, but rather pedestrian, I thought.