Monthly Archives: April 2014

Review: The Swan Book by Alexis Wright

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Stephanie Gunn

The Swan Book is set in the future, with Aboriginals still living under the Intervention in the north, in an environment fundamentally altered by climate change. It follows the life of a mute young woman called Oblivia, the victim of … Continue reading →

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Review: Peacemaker by Marianne de Pierres (AWW2014)

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Stephanie Gunn

When an imaginary animal from her troubled teenage years reappears, Virgin takes it to mean one of two things: a breakdown (hers!) or a warning. Dead bodies start piling up around her, so she decides on the latter. Something terrible … Continue reading →

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Review: The Other Tree by D.K. Mok

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Stephanie Gunn

It’s been four years since Chris Arlin graduated with a degree that most people think she made up, and she’s still no closer to scraping up funding for her research into rare plants. Instead, she’s stacking shelves at the campus … Continue reading →

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Review: The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf by Ambelin Kwaymullina

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Stephanie Gunn

The Reckoning destroyed civilisation. Rising from the ashes, some people have developed unique abilities, and society is scared of them. Guided by the ancient spirits of the land, Ashala Wolf will do anything to keep them safe. When Ashala is … Continue reading →

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