Mini-Review

Kerry Salter only intends the briefest of returns to country in remote NSW but is soon embroiled in the death of her grandfather, the proposed development of a sacred place, a romantic relationship and dark family revelations. Written by Goorie and Bundjalung author Melissa Lucashenko.

This rich, postcolonial novel features a lively, darkly humorous and resilient narrative voice, with touches of magic realism that powerfully evoke Indigenous spiritual connection to land. Includes Bundjalung language. Advisory: mentions and/or depicts traumatic consequences of colonialism, including physical and sexual violence, eating disorders, alcoholism, drug use and intergenerational trauma. One brief, consensual sex scene. Frequent profanity. Suitable for years 11 & 12.

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