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See moreTim 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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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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