Review: Rich and evocative writing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 8, 2014
I was actually introduced to Ms. Shell through an art memoir of hers, wherein an excerpt from her fiction work was included. I was impressed with her rich and evocative writing style in addition to her visual talents.This book delivered that and more, with an exotic look at 1950s Australia. Shell is clearly well versed in Aboriginal studies, and that knowledge adds depth and realism to her plot and well developed character cast. The book manages to be relaxing enough to entertain without going into ho-hum territory. The pacing helps evade that fate. All in all, I was very impressed.