Cloudstreet by Tim Winton
"Cloudstreet" is a sweeping family saga set in post-World War II Australia, following two families, the Pickles and the Lambs, who come to live together in a large, ramshackle house on Cloud Street over two decades. The story explores their struggles, triumphs, and the ways they are haunted and blessed by a mysterious spiritual presence. The novel is a celebration of endurance, unity, and the many forms of love, set against the backdrop of a changing Australia.
The 1323rd greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 5th on My Favourite Book - Australian Big Read (Australian Big Read)
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- 15 Australian Classics for your Consideration (The Sydney Morning Herald)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))