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Shallows is set in the small whaling town of Angelus in Western Australia, where whaling has been a part of the town for over 150 years. When Queenie meets a group of anti-whaling protesters in the town, she decides to join them - defying her husband (who she leaves to take up with the protesters), her family and her town.
I love a Tim Winton book, with this being the fifth book of his that I’ve read. This one however is probably my least favourite of the books I have read.
It still has the trad ...more
I love a Tim Winton book, with this being the fifth book of his that I’ve read. This one however is probably my least favourite of the books I have read.
It still has the trad ...more
Quite a good book,although I felt it went on a bit. having said that, tho, I felt it stay with me for a long time afterwards.
Personally, I thought it was not one of his best - a bit boring at times.
Personally, I thought it was not one of his best - a bit boring at times.
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