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The Lost Man

Jane Harper

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Nov 01, 2022 Lisa of Hopewell rated it really liked it

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“The outback”–no not the steakhouse chain, but that hellishly hot, sparsely populated part of Australia where there are more cattle or sheep than people. Where they have “land trains” [imagine a semi with three full trailers going at ridiculous speed on a deserted highway]. This captures my imagination. I’ve enjoyed each of Jane Harper’s books, but missed this one when it came out for some reason. Since it is Aus Reading Month, hosted by Brona’s Books, I thought this would be a perfec ...more

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Jul 10, 2021 Farhana Faruq rated it it was amazing

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I enjoyed this book. I really love how it takes place in the Australian Outback. I don't think I've ever read a book in that setting.

This is a family-drama / mystery. Told through the voice of the eldest of three brothers. When one of the brothers dies it's put down as suicide but not everyone thinks that's how it happened.

It's not fast paced or that complex, but it's also not boring and not that predictable. I look forward to reading more by Harper. ...more

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