Yeah, there must be a lot of expectation, reverent and otherwise, around that book in your part of the world. I didn't realize that that's where you live. It must be a looming (even monolithic) presence to negotiate. For such as me it is disjunct from such snares and is simply a stunning work of literature and historical research.
I don't think I'd go seeking any great Australian novels, if such there be, for like fear of being pressured into some kind of posture.
However, there are a number of quintessential movies about Australia (all directed by foreigners) you might similarly be able to enjoy without strings: Walkabout Wake in Fright The Sundowners
Sorry about the repeat reply there. I thought I was editing my original one and it turned into a new one.
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Yeah, there must be a lot of expectation, reverent and otherwise, around that book in your part of the world. I didn't realize that that's where you live. It must be a looming (even monolithic) presence to negotiate. For such as me it is disjunct from such snares and is simply a stunning work of literature and historical research.
I don't think I'd go seeking any great Australian novels, if such there be, for like fear of being pressured into some kind of posture.
However, there are a number of quintessential movies about Australia (all directed by foreigners) you might similarly be able to enjoy without strings:
Walkabout
Wake in Fright
The Sundowners
Sorry about the repeat reply there. I thought I was editing my original one and it turned into a new one.