The Break
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The Break
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The Break
The south-west coast is the kind of place where people escape to. Unless you have lived there all your life, in which case, you long to get away. Rosie, a young journalist working for an ambulance-chasing editor, and Cray, a mineworker, chuck in their jobs for a sea change in Margaret River.
The south-west coast is the kind of place where people escape to. Unless you have lived there all your life, in which case, you long to get away.
Rosie, a young journalist working for an ambulance-chasing editor, and Cray, a mineworker, chuck in their jobs for a sea change in Margaret River. Liza and Ferg along with their son Sam have been in Margies forever, working their youth away on a farm.
The area is under pressure from developers, and the two families come together in the community's efforts to prevent unwanted change. But when a natural disaster strikes, change is inevitable.
The Break by Deb Fitzpatrick explores themes of escape, community resilience, and the inevitable nature of change.
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The Break is lauded for its evocative prose and setting in the 1990s, providing a nostalgic touch without the distraction of modern technology. The author's deep connection to her home state enriches the narrative, and her incorporation of excerpts from Robert Drewe enhances the storytelling. The short, choppy chapters mirror the sea, adding another layer of depth, and fans of Tim Winton might appreciate the book's textured and intense depiction of the natural environment.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781922089632
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 August 2014
Country: Australia
Imprint: Fremantle Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 139.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 258g
Pages: 244
About the Author
Deb Fitzpatrick is the author of young adult books 90 Packets of Instant Noodles and Have You Seen Ally Queen?, and The Amazing Spencer Gray for younger readers.
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