Tells it as it very probably was; unbelievably hard, cruel and a life that nowadays we find it extremely hard to imagine. Now in my 80's I have known tough times, wartime deprivation etc. but pre-Dickensian existence was something else again, and luck played an immense role in whether one even survived.
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great story
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Interesting contrast between the characters lives in England and Australia made this a compelling story and would encourage you to read more about the early settlers in Australia and how they interacted with the Aborigines.
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Look forward to reading this it looks interesting
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From the first page I was hooked..the historical content made the story even more enthralling. Well worthy of the Orange Prize.
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