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Book SynopsisTim Winton has published twenty-five 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.
Trade ReviewTim Winton’s raw and vibrant language makes the senses jump . . . concentrated, passionate, invigorating writing. * Independent on Sunday *
A major work by anyone’s standards . . . mysterious, painful and beautiful. * Washington Post *
