The reader of Carpentaria is obliged to release the expectation of being firmly situated in time, as subtle slippages across narration confound orthodox assumptions about time, place and experience. Griffith Review:Wright’s treatment of time and memory is layered and complex. With this book, there is so much to take in and the writing is exceptional, and although it is uncomfortable to read about the realities of Indigenous Australian life, it’s an opportunity to increase cultural understanding.” The story is full of interesting characters, drawing the reader in, and offering a window into their thoughts and feelings. Aboriginal folklore and dreams blend with reality in a way that unsettles the reader, but this is intentional, being the style of Aboriginal storytelling. Glanceabook: “The length and depth of this book is daunting for the reader, and the story-line meanders to and fro, back and forth, making it difficult to keep track of the sequence of events.
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