All Our Shimmering Skies
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Novel • Fiction
Northern Territory, Australia • 1940s
2020
Adult
18+ years
All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton follows Molly Hook, a young girl who embarks on a journey across Australia's Northern Territory during World War II. Aided by new friends, she searches for a cure to a family curse. The narrative explores themes of resilience, hope, and the power of nature and art.
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All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton is lauded for its vivid prose and rich character development. Set against the backdrop of WWII, the novel explores themes of love and resilience through a compelling narrative. Some readers find the plot occasionally meandering, but Dalton's evocative storytelling and emotional depth generally outweigh these concerns. Overall, it is a captivating read.
Readers who enjoy a blend of magical realism and historical fiction, similar to Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude or Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief, will appreciate Trent Dalton’s All Our Shimmering Skies. It's perfect for those who revel in richly woven narratives and profound character journeys.
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Trent Dalton, author of All Our Shimmering Skies, is an award-winning Australian journalist and writer known for his debut novel, Boy Swallows Universe.
The novel draws inspiration from Dalton's fascination with Australia's natural landscapes and indigenous culture, blending historical elements with magical realism.
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All Our Shimmering Skies was shortlisted for the 2021 Indie Book Awards and was celebrated for its unique storytelling and vivid Australian setting.
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448
Novel • Fiction
Northern Territory, Australia • 1940s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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