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Shell
Shell | Kristina Olsson
7 posts | 5 read | 6 to read
A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
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Victoria_Clyne
Shell | Kristina Olsson
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Mehso-so

Set amid turmoil in 1965 Sydney this is the story of Pearl and Axel. Pearl is a journalist who is involved in protesting the Vietnam War and finding her two brothers who are old enough to be conscripted. Axel is a Swedish glass sculptor who is in Sydney to work on the besieged Sydney Opera House.

I loved the imagery of place and time in this book. The internal and external turmoil made for a great story if a bit long.

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Victoria_Clyne
Shell | Kristina Olsson
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Very sad that my local library had to close this week for the second time due to COVID. Thankful that I took advantage of their Book Tailor and Click and Collect services for the kids and I. Check out our book haul.

Tove_Reads Oh no! People... but good haul! 4y
Caroline2 Awesome book haul! 😁 4y
LeeRHarry I‘m missing the library - I‘ve only been twice since April due to Covid closure 😔 4y
Jeg Wow. That is a wonderful haul. Enjoy. Stay safe. 😍😍 4y
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AngeG
Shell | Kristina Olsson
Panpan

I only read this book because of my club.... I so struggled with it, so hard to read and lots of words not a lot happening.

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Joreads
Shell | Kristina Olsson
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Mehso-so

This book was so confusing I‘m still not sure what I read. I really enjoyed the history lesson on the harbor bridge, and the conscription protests. However Axel story was confounding. Even though this book is beautifully written I would not recommend it.

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AntoinetteBuchanan
Shell | Kristina Olsson
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Bailedbailed

I have attempted three times to read this novel set in Sydney at a time of huge change - the erection of the Sydney Opera House and Australia‘s early involvement In the Vietnam War. I havedecided to abandon it. I just cannot engage with the slow and circuitousnarrative. There is no real feeling of anticipation or fear or change. The most prominent emotion is confusion, followed by ennui. I need to move on. #aussieapril #aww2019

Joanne1 I always thought it had the most uninteresting cover when I shelved it at work. Never inspired me to take it home now I‘m glad I didn‘t. I would recommend The Bridge which is (sort of) about the building of the west gate bridge in Melbourne. 5y
AntoinetteBuchanan The Bridge is on my list, thanks for the tip. I didn‘t get to it in my Stella blitz this year but it will come through the library eventually 5y
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Freespirit
Shell | Kristina Olsson
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Shell is the story of Sydney in the 60‘s. It‘s about the Opera House being built, the looming Vietnam war, Australia‘s changing face and a relationship between a Swedish glass maker and an Australian journalist. It‘s wordy but beautiful words and insights.I remember the opening of the Opera House as a 12 year old and am pictured at 15 on its steps. I knew none of the controversy of its building, or our governments narrow views at the time. 4⭐️🤗

CarolynM Lovely photos😍 5y
rockpools Sounds great! 5y
Freespirit Thanks @carolynm I had to dig through my old album for the 1976 photo😂😂 5y
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Freespirit It's a great read @RachelO 👏🏼 5y
RadicalReader Absolutely wonderful bridge photo with the sunset behind it 5y
Freespirit Thanks 😊 @RadicalReader I took that from the botanical gardens just before sunset 5y
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Rhondareads
Shell | Kristina Olsson
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Today‘s lovely book mail.Historical fiction perfect reading for my weekend while I stay in blast the ac hide from the heat & sail away to a different world.