Carpentaria by Alexis Wright
"Carpentaria" is a sprawling and epic novel set in the fictional town of Desperance, located in the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Australia. The story follows the lives of the powerful Phantom family, particularly the enigmatic matriarch Norm Phantom, and their interactions with the white mining company that threatens their ancestral lands. Filled with magical realism, indigenous mythology, and social commentary, the book explores themes of colonization, identity, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving landscape.
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- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- Australian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 520
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 1st on Best Australian Books of the 21st century (The Conversation) (The Conversation)
- 82nd on Australia’s Radio National top 100 books of the 21st century (ABC Radio national)
- 5316th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 15 Australian Classics for your Consideration (The Sydney Morning Herald)
- Not the NYT list: 100 fine books from around the world (and not just the USA) of the 21st century (The Bookshop Inc)