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Set in Brisbane during the stultifying 1950s, and moving to grubby London in the 1970s,
Feather Man is about Sooky who, ignored and misunderstood by her parents, is encouraged to make herself scarce and visit Lionel, their elderly next door neighbour. After initially befriending Sooky, Lionel moves towards violation.
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I ran a book club discussion about Feather Man (which Rhyll attended) in my bookshop in Sydney.
The discussion was wide and varied and very deep. The ending in particular divided the participants and
we talked just about that for a long time. Highly recommended for reading groups, but it's also a fascinating read for anyone who loves good writing. I endorse all the comments above about this stunning novel.
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