Breath by Tim Winton
Set against the backdrop of the rugged Australian coastline, this coming-of-age story delves into the lives of two teenage boys who form an intense bond over their shared passion for surfing. As they push the boundaries of their physical and emotional limits, they become entangled with a mysterious older surfer who introduces them to the thrill and danger of the ocean's power. The narrative explores themes of risk, identity, and the quest for transcendence, capturing the raw beauty and peril of adolescence and the natural world.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Australian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 215-240
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 4th on 30 Best Australian books of the 21st century (Readings)
- 38th on Australia’s Radio National top 100 books of the 21st century (ABC Radio national)
- 4726th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)