Embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration with Billy, a young schoolteacher, as he ventures into the remote settlement of Karnama in Australia’s far north.
In search of his own history, his Aboriginality, and his future, Billy finds himself immersed in a world that both challenges and enriches him. Experience the raw beauty of the Australian outback as Billy navigates the complexities of belonging and identity. From moments of desolation to the resilient spirit of its people, every step draws him closer to understanding his place in the world.
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‘Kim Scott captures the ambiguities, the troubles and the rewards which accompany the brutal and delicate nuances of relations when particles of one culture pass, as if through a fine sieve, into the heart of another culture.’ Elizabeth Jolley
‘True Country, Kim Scott’s first novel, is superb …’ Sydney Morning Herald
‘This vital, often lyrical and always uncompromising novel marks an impressive debut.’ Australian Book Review
‘… a superb novel, original in conception and wonderfully evocative.’ The Australian
Kim Scott
Kim Scott is a descendant of people living along the south coast of Western Australia prior to colonisation, and is proud to be one among those who call themselves Noongar. He began writing for publication when he became a teacher of English. He is currently based at Curtin University in Western Australia as Professor of Writing, in […]Explore more from our catalogue
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