Review: A Light, Reflective Aussie Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 25, 2013
This whole book reads like an elderly man reflecting on the past. It hops from one part of his past to another, in random episodes much like memory itself - or a bird blown in the wind.The Australian descriptions are spot-on, reminding me of outback and farm scenes I've been part of, as well as Aussie books I've read. Merry's style reminds me of Tim Winton, but with a light, drifting quality that Winton lacks. I was sorry to finish the book, as I wanted to read more of these Australian stories from the past.This book isn't plot driven by any means - yet that works well with the style of it. If you're after strong characterisation and a fast-moving plot, this isn't for you. If you're after something light to read on a lazy weekend or holiday - while someone else fires up the barbie and the kookaburras start cackling again - Place of Many Birds is just that.