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Shallows

By Tim Winton
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In Shallows by Tim Winton, set in the small Western Australian town of Angelus, the story revolves around the tensions arising from the town's longstanding tradition of whaling and the ethical debates it incites. Characters are entwined in personal and communal conflicts as they grapple with preserving history versus embracing change. Through evocative prose, Winton explores themes of environmental responsibility and the impact of history on contemporary life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to narrative explorations of human connection with nature, underscored by evocative writing and vividly depicted landscapes. The story delves into themes of community, environmental impact, and personal struggle, offering a rich tapestry of characters facing moral and existential dilemmas.

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Shallows

Whales have been the life-force of Angelus, a coastal town in Western Australia. Their annual passing defines the rhythms of a life where little changes, and the town depends on their carcasses. So when Queenie Cookson, a local girl, joins the Greenies to make amends for the crimes of her whaling ancestors, it can only throw everything into chaos.

Tim Winton's first Miles Franklin-winner, Shallows revolves around the ruthless commerce of whaling, and Queenie Cookson, who joins the fight to end it.

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Whales have always been the life-force of Angelus, a small town on the south coast of Western Australia. Their annual passing defines the rhythms of a life where little changes, and the town depends on their carcasses.

So when the battle begins on the beaches outside their town, and when Queenie Cookson, a local girl, joins the Greenies to make amends for the crimes of her whaling ancestors, it can only throw everything into chaos.

Shallows by Tim Winton captures this tension, weaving a narrative that is as much about personal transformation as it is about environmental conservation and the tumultuous, changing times.

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Shallows by Tim Winton has been praised for its evocative prose and profound exploration of the relationships between humans and nature. The narrative weaves a compelling tale set in a small town grappling with environmental and personal struggles, examining themes of conservation, identity, and community resilience. Reviewers have highlighted the book's strong sense of place and Winton's ability to create richly drawn characters that engage readers in the broader ecological and moral dilemmas.

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ISBN: 9780143180258

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 272

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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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