Dirt Music by Tim Winton
The novel explores the entangled lives of a small, tight-knit community in Western Australia, where the past and personal grief weigh heavily on the present. It centers on the illicit romance between Georgie Jutland, a woman feeling trapped in her relationship with a local fisherman, and Lu Fox, a poacher with a troubled history. Their connection sets off a chain of events that disrupts the community and sends Lu on a transformative journey into the remote Australian wilderness. As the narrative unfolds, the characters grapple with their inner demons, the harsh realities of love and survival, and the redemptive power of nature and music.
The 7266th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- Australian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-480
- Words
- 132,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 11th on My Favourite Book - Australian Big Read (Australian Big Read)