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Tag: ARA Historical Novel Prize

Our Shadows | Gail Jones #AWWfiction

November 15, 2020October 17, 2021 ~ Brona's Books ~ 6 Comments

One gets to a time and place when one HAS to be done thinking about a book and what review to write for it. I have reached this point with Our Shadows by Gail Jones. I have done everything I can to put together some coherent, clever thoughts, from attending two zoom author talks with … Continue reading Our Shadows | Gail Jones #AWWfiction

Stone Sky Gold Mountain | Mirandi Riwoe #AWWfiction

November 9, 2020October 17, 2021 ~ Brona's Books ~ 7 Comments

I wasn't sure what to expect when I started Stone Sky Gold Mountain by Mirandi Riwoe. A gold rush story set on the Palmer River in Queensland (an area I did not realise even had a gold rush!) through the eyes of Chinese settlers, sounded intriguing. However, I struggle with blokey books about blokey men … Continue reading Stone Sky Gold Mountain | Mirandi Riwoe #AWWfiction

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