so-soSet 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.
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.
bailedI 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
pickShell 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⭐️🤗
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.
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