Limberlost
by Robbie Arnott
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Pub Date 3 Nov 2022 | Archive Date 16 Nov 2022
Atlantic Books | Atlantic Fiction
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Description
A beautiful and often brutal coming-of-age story about the cost of dreams, war and human violence on the natural world.
Ned West dreams of sailing across the river on a boat of his very own. To Ned, a boat means freedom - the fresh open water, squid-rich reefs, fires on private beaches - a far cry from life on Limberlost, the family farm, where his father worries and grieves for Ned's older brothers. They're away fighting in a ruthless and distant war, becoming men on the battlefield, while Ned - too young to enlist - roams the land in search of rabbits to shoot, selling their pelts to fund his secret boat ambitions.
But as the seasons pass and Ned grows up, real life gets in the way. Ned falls for Callie, the tough, capable sister of his best friend, and together they learn the lessons of love, loss, and hardship. When a storm decimates the Limberlost crop and shakes the orchard's future, Ned must decide what to protect: his childhood dreams, or the people and the land that surround him...
Advance Praise
'Limberlost is as close to flawless as any book I have read in years. The poise and precision of Arnott's writing lends restraint to the fury at Limberlost's heart' Jessie Greengrass, author of THE HIGH HOUSE
'Spectacular and stunning. In a novel steeped in the natural landscapes of Tasmania, Arnott captures a very relatable youthful male anxiety that exists between fathers and sons. Very subtle and deeply moving' Nick Bradley, author of THE CAT AND THE CITY
'Robbie Arnott is the sort of young writer we all hoped would emerge in Australia, a Conrad-like storyteller whose tales always tremble on the edge of the mythic and legendary. And as well as being a splendid narrator of tales, he has a quality too easily overlooked now. He writes beautifully!' Thomas Keneally, author of THE DICKENS BOY
Praise for THE RAIN HERON
'Sad and satisfying' The Times
'Timeless and poignant' Guardian
'Shocking... Beautiful... Satisfying' Scotsman
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781838956806 |
| PRICE | £14.99 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
Stephy J, Reviewer
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I loved the simplicity of this book, the characters, and the location of Tasmania, it was very atmospheric.
I did not know many of the flora and fauna mentioned, so enjoyed researching them alongside the book.
The characters had depth, were believable, and interesting and I enjoyed being with them on their journey through life.
I read the book quite quickly on Kindle, the chapter lengths and time changes worked well to keep me interested.
I am keen to read more by this author and would recommend this book.
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