pickI enjoy the way that this story of generational trauma unfolds, even though it's frustrating at times how obtuse the characters can be. They're realistic but maddening in the way that they jump to conclusions and make assumptions and keep secrets that are better revealed. I'm glad to know that "Outback teacher" is a possible career path (although not keen on 45C temps).
Photo: Death Valley NP, California
pickLast book read by this author until she writes another novel. I could say this was my least favorite amongst her novels. Maybe was that ending😳🤷🏽♀️ However, I like how she describes characters and places, very atmospheric. You feel that hot weather 🥵. I think the book blurb is prefect to describes the story: “three brothers, one death, no answers”👌 3.5/3.8⭐️
pickCatching up posting March reads today! This was the only Jane Harper I hadn't read, so it was my #AuthorAMonth selection for March. It had all the atmospheric qualities that Harper's books usually have, this one's landscape being remote, barren, hot, dry, and unforgiving. The characters were well drawn, and the mystery was engaging as usual. @Soubhiville
so-soI think I'm in the minority here, but this one just wasn't for me, despite having really enjoyed some of Harper's other books. This story was just relentlessly depressing. With a strong focus on abuse and how that reverberates through a family even when the abuser is gone, plus some bonus content regarding rape, divorce, community ostracizing, depression, suicide, isolation, etc. I was just honestly sad the entire time I was reading this. ⬇
pickI do enjoy Jane Harper's Australian outback thrillers. They never end the way I think they will. #AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville
pickCameron, middle son of the Bright family in the far far outback, is found dead miles from his well-stocked truck. It looks like an unpleasant suicide but why end it this way? His older brother Nathan, the town outcast for many years, has his own demons but manages to slowly put unusual pieces of information together to find out what happens—and it truly is a surprise! I did feel like things ended a little too well, everyone‘s problems solved. ⬇️
Started reading this book this morning. I really want to keep reading instead of getting to work, as it has been pretty awful lately, but alas, I have a bunch of meetings that are starting soon. Not enough coffee in the world for the day I'm about to have.
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pick#AuthorAMonth #ReadAway2024 A fine mystery with a shocking killer. I will read more books by this author.
I‘m starting this book tonight for #authoramonth @Soubhiville
I also hope to read The Dry in March, long on my tbr list.
Best drawing win ever! Thank you @Soubhiville !! I‘m so thrilled to have won the #authoramonth drawing! I never dreamed I‘d get two books for our authors this year, much less a third from my tbr list (which I‘m very excited to get)! These all look great! Thank you!
