Past the Shallows - Favel Parrett

Past the Shallows

Author: Favel Parrett

Read by: David Wenham

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Published: 8th February 2016

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Everyone loves Harry. Everyone except his father.

Three brothers, Joe, Miles and Harry, are growing up on the remote south coast of Tasmania. The brother' lives are shaped by their father's moods - like the ocean he fishes, his is wild and unpredictable. He is a bitter man, warped by a devastating secret.

Miles tries his best to watch out for Harry, the youngest, but he can't be there all the time. Often alone, Harry finds joy in the small treasure he discovers, in the shark eggs and cuttlefish bones. In a kelpie pup, a big mug of Milo, and a secret friendship with a mysterious neighbour. But sometimes small treasures, or a brother's love, are not enough.

Winner, Newcomer of the Year, Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA), 2012

Winner, Dobbie Literary Award, 2012

PRAISE for PAST THE SHALLOWS:

'that rare thing, a finely crafted literary novel that is genuinely moving and full of heart' THE AGE

'an understated and beautifully penned story set on the Tasmanian coast, gives voice to two brothers as their lives are influenced by unpredictable forces....Parrett's writing is exquisite in its simplicity and eloquence, and her narrative is heart-rending.This poignant story resonates.' KIRKUS REVIEWS, USA

'Beautiful, stripped-back prose...there is magic here. Like Cormac McCarthy, Parrett packs a huge emotional punch thanks to the elegant brevity of her style. Stark, but unforgettable...' MARIE CLAIRE, UK

'If you read only one book this year make sure it's this.' THE SUNDAY TIMES, Tasmania

'Wintonesque' HERALD SUN

'I loved Past the Shallows' Kevin Powers, author of THE YELLOW BIRDS
Industry Reviews
So real, so true - this novel sweeps you away in its tide. - Robert Drewe

heart-wrenching stuff; keep a tissue stuffed up your sleeve - ADELAIDE ADVERTISER

an extraordinary debut. The directness and simplicity of Parrett s writing belies an astonishing sensitivity to the secret lives of these boys and the brutal environment that has shaped them. - READINGS, Melbourne

'Wintonesque' - Herald Sun

a small gem of a story - Who Weekly

If you read only one book this year make sure it's this one - Sunday Times

Finely crafted literary novel...genuinely moving and full of heart' - The Age
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