The Slap in Aussie Readers

Jun 07, 2010 Shelleyrae at Book'd Out rated it liked it

The Slap is an exploration of the ugly truths hidden beneath the facade of Australian middle class. The slap incident is really only a small part of the novel, but provides a catalyst for exploring 8 different characters. The thing is Im not sure how to feel about the book. Most of the characters are incredibly disturbing and its a very dark and bleak view of people, family and society in general. It's crude in a way that is both shocking and recognizable, drug use, sex and violence are casual f ...more

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Mar 25, 2012 Gerda rated it liked it

I could not put this book down until I reached the chapter of Aisha. That's where the author lost me. This chapter was boring and longwinded. The next one "Ritchie"was only marginally better. Overall though a good book, but far too much drug use. I can't really believe the amount of drug use, both in the "middle class families"described in the book and the school students. ...more

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Dec 26, 2011 Lindsay rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction, australian, z2011

A very interesting book with some very human characters. I'm not sure I really liked any of them, but there was something fascinating about them all. The issues dealt with were realistic and ones you could imagine happening around you, but there were really no winners in the end. I must try and watch the tv show at some point. ...more

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Oct 08, 2011 Kalliste rated it did not like it

I didn't actually finish this. I couldnt get past character 4. They were all such bastards!

I just couldn't deal with it. I'm confused as to how this book as won so many awards. ...more

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Jan 14, 2010 Laura Rittenhouse rated it really liked it

An interesting look at suburban Melbourne that could be suburban anywhere. This book had me and my husband talking for days. Where do loyalties lie, friendship or family? Should you take sides? How much do your friendships influence your thinking?

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Mar 22, 2011 Janelle rated it it was ok

1&1/2 stars. Not my cup of tea ;)

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Oct 28, 2011 Cathy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I really liked this book from the beginning. The language used is quite something. Not for a prudish reader that is for sure. My brief review can be found here:
http://cathypowellblog.blogspot.com/2... ...more

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