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Surprisingly, this is the first novel by Andrew McGahan that I've read/listened to.
I was quite taken by premise, and even though the novel was published about 15 years ago, it's aged pretty well and this alternative reality come across as plausible to an extent. I certainly didn't have any trouble going with the story and suspending disbelief.
It's very interesting hearing about the city where you've grown up, described in a dystopian.
Although, it the action doesn't just take place in Canberra, ...more
I was quite taken by premise, and even though the novel was published about 15 years ago, it's aged pretty well and this alternative reality come across as plausible to an extent. I certainly didn't have any trouble going with the story and suspending disbelief.
It's very interesting hearing about the city where you've grown up, described in a dystopian.
Although, it the action doesn't just take place in Canberra, ...more
Funny, biting satire. A bit of a what-if romp but also a vehicle for McGahan's concerns about where his country is heading. Plenty of twists and turns and unexpected outcomes. An enjoyable read!
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Mar 09, 2008
Magdalena
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Mar 16, 2009
Todd
marked it as waiting-on-my-shelf
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Apr 28, 2017
PattyMacDotComma
marked it as to-read
