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The Shepherd's Hut

By Tim Winton
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The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton is a gripping tale centred on Jaxie Clackton, a young man fleeing his troubled past after a violent event. Seeking refuge in the stark Australian outback, he embarks on a journey of survival and self-discovery, contending with the harsh landscape and the shadows of his past. This novel is a poignant exploration of freedom, isolation, and the human will to overcome adversity.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy riveting tales of survival and self-discovery set against the harsh but beautiful Australian landscape. Its narrative offers a gripping exploration of resilience and redemption as a young man embarks on a solitary journey filled with raw emotion and profound reflection. Fans of character-driven stories with vivid settings and introspective themes will likely find this captivating.

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A rifle-shot of a novel - crisp, fast, shocking - The Shepherd's Hut is an urgent masterpiece about solitude, unlikely friendship, and the raw business of survival.

Jaxie dreads going home. His mum's dead. The old man bashes him without mercy, and he wishes he was an orphan. But no one's ever told Jaxie Clackton to be careful what he wishes for.

In one terrible moment his life is stripped to little more than what he can carry and how he can keep himself alive. There's just one person left in the world who understands him and what he still dares to hope for. But to reach her he'll have to cross the vast saltlands on a trek that only a dreamer or a fugitive would attempt.

The Shepherd's Hut is a searing look at what it takes to keep love and hope alive in a parched and brutal world.

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The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton has been praised for its evocative use of language and its powerful depiction of isolation and survival in the harsh landscape of Western Australia. Reviewers often commend Winton's ability to create a vivid sense of place and develop complex characters, particularly the intense and solitary journey of the protagonist, Jaxie Clackton. The story is noted for its emotional depth and exploration of themes such as freedom, masculinity, and redemption.

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ISBN: 9780143786115

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 March 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hamish Hamilton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 161.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 536g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Tim Winton is the author of 30 books. His work has been widely translated and adapted for film, television, stage and radio. He lives in Western Australia.

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