Reviews

Blueback by Tim Winton

litchyn's review

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

adamschoenmaker's review against another edition

5.0

More obvious and simpler than usual for Winton, but extremely wholesome and enjoyable.

kelsey1997's review

hopeful inspiring medium-paced

3.25

unfoldingdrama's review against another edition

adventurous reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Perfectly fine for young people, but quite hamfisted at times.

kaymunckton's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

stories's review

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Oh wow, I loved this. 

Short, evocative chapters, with much left unsaid and unwritten. 

Incredible descriptions of scenery, powerful exploration of place and space. 

Coral reefs, conservation, living alongside the land, family, history, knowing what you want. 

Beautiful. Can’t wait to book club it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

hannahjenaya's review

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

lyrebirds's review

reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

amyjanereads's review

emotional inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

k4tierose's review

adventurous informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5