A review by ames
Cloudstreet, by Tim Winton
4.0
This novel tells the tale of two working class Australian families living side by side but painfully separate and gradually growing together. Characters undergo a personal journey towards independence, while simultaneously learning to be part of a family. Cloudstreet does not paint a picture of a perfect life; it is the arduous journey towards acceptance of personal identity and as part of a family that truly makes this book a resonant and worthwhile read.
Overall, this book is a vivid and amusing insight into working class life in Australia post-Second World War, and I urge you, Australian or not, to give it a read.
Overall, this book is a vivid and amusing insight into working class life in Australia post-Second World War, and I urge you, Australian or not, to give it a read.