The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton - Book Review

I didn’t realise how much I would enjoy The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton. I thought it might play out slowly but it was a surprisingly exciting read.

Teenager Jaxie Clackton has been dealt a tough hand in life and unexpected events see him venture into the Australian bush. He’s pretty rough around the edges but endears himself to the reader as his strength and depth of character are revealed.

There is a certain quality shared by good Australian fiction that brings the natural environment to life in a way that engages all of the senses. I place this alongside my other favourite Winton reads, Dirt Music and Breath.

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