The Secret River

An entertaing and thought provoking novel about the hardships of life for a riverman in 1800's London and the equally hard life when transpoted to Australia as a convict. Fascinating details from thorough research really brings story alive. The ignorance of the whites about the ways of the Aboringinies and therefore their persecution makes one feel ashamed on their behalf, how would we treat...more

An entertaing and thought provoking novel about the hardships of life for a riverman in 1800's London and the equally hard life when transpoted to Australia as a convict. Fascinating details from thorough research really brings story alive. The ignorance of the whites about the ways of the Aboringinies and therefore their persecution makes one feel ashamed on their behalf, how would we treat them if Australia only discovered today? Would highly recommend this book.   hide

Amazing,clear and unique.Timeless. Unbearably sad at times

Super duper. Loved it entirely. I liked the idea that the main characters life could change so greatly. Well written and absorbing...

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