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Minimum of Two by Tim Winton is a compelling collection of stories that explore themes of resilience, hardship, and human connection. Set in Western Australia, the book delves into the lives of ordinary individuals facing extraordinary challenges, capturing moments of both despair and hope. Each story offers a vivid portrayal of complex emotions and relationships, providing a profound look at the transformative power of struggle and love.
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This collection of interconnected stories may appeal to you if you enjoy deep explorations of human relationships and the complexities of life. With Winton's evocative writing, it captures ordinary moments with extraordinary insight, inviting readers who appreciate richly drawn characters and settings.

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Minimum of Two

Tim Winton's characters are ordinary people who battle to maintain loyalty against all odds; women, children, men whose relationships strain under pressure and leave them bewildered, hoping, sometimes fleeing, but often finding strength in forgotten parts of themselves.

The stories in Tim Winton's inspired Minimum of Two make the ordinary extraordinary.

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Tim Winton's characters are ordinary people who battle to maintain loyalty against all odds; women, children, men whose relationships strain under pressure and leave them bewildered, hoping, sometimes fleeing, but often finding strength in forgotten parts of themselves.

Minimum of Two explores these themes with gripping emotional depth, portraying the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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Minimum of Two by Tim Winton is a collection of powerful stories noted for its evocative writing and deep exploration of human relationships. Reviewers often praise Winton's ability to capture the Australian landscape and its impact on the characters, providing poignant insights into family life and personal struggles. The blend of emotional depth and vivid description has been highlighted as a strength, making it a compelling read for those interested in character-driven narratives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140273991

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 November 1997

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Tim Winton has published twenty-six books for adults and children, and his work has been translated into twenty-eight languages. Since his first novel, An Open Swimmer, won the Australian Vogel Award in 1981, he has won the Miles Franklin Award four times (for Shallows,Cloudstreet, Dirt Music and Breath) and twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize (for The Riders and Dirt Music). He lives in Western Australia. Find out more on Facebook

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