Daily Archives: 23 December 2011
From a clear blue sky – a book review
Title: From a clear blue sky
Author: Timothy Knatchbull
Jenny’s pick
On a clear blue sky day in August 1979,14 year old Timothy Knatchbull went fishing with his grandfather and family, they where on holiday in Ireland, and had no idea that the IRA had planted explosives just under the timber deck they where standing on. Continue reading
Foal’s bread – a book review
Title: Foal’s bread
Author: Gillian Meares
Katherine’s pick
This is Gillian Meare’s first novel in sixteen years and I am very glad to see the work of such a fine writer resurface. The Foal’s Bread is a family saga written in a style which is lush and lyrical. The story is set in rural NSW during the time between World war 1 and World War 2 and tells the story of the Nancarrow family. On the surface this is a linear narrative about Noah and Roley Nancarrow, a young couple who marry and set out to pursue their dream of winning the High Jump events at the Country Horse Show Circuit which was a popular form of country entertainment at this time, and thus make their fortunes. Continue reading