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Content snapshot
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Violence
Some
Some violence in the Australian outback setting
Language
Some
Strong language; authentically Australian
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit adult sexual content; the affair is central
Substance Use
Some
Significant drinking and substance use in the setting
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Grief, isolation, and the psychology of people who have stopped trying to live fully
What this book is about
Georgie Jutland is adrift in a fishing town, living with a man she doesn't love. When she falls for Lu Fox — an illegal fisherman haunted by a family tragedy — the consequences upend both their lives. Winton's Miles Franklin Award-winning novel is beautifully written and deeply rooted in the West Australian landscape.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit sexual content
Adult themes
Drug and alcohol use
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