Rhubarb
by Craig Silvey, 2004.I've started reading this as it's one of the books recommended in the Great Read Guide. The first thing I noticed was that there is no punctuation used for talking! It is hard to tell if someone is talking, or just thinking the words. The story is about two people who are living in their own worlds: Eleanor Rigby (...look at all the lonely people...) who is blind and Ewan who is closer to his cello Lillian than any person. I have enjoyed getting to know these characters and although I am not up to the part where it happens, I hope they will find each other and find happiness in spite of their determination to remain by themselves. I have enjoyed reading Eleanor's experiences of being blind, and Ewan's experiences of making music but sometimes the language has been a bit too descriptive and flowery for me. - Anne
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Labels: australian fiction, general fiction
posted by Manly Library at 8:12 AM
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Rhubarb is like nothing you'd have ever read before. Think Neighbours without the constant drama. The lack of punctuation and the frequent drop of the 'f bomb' makes Rhubarb a different, yet entertaining read. The characters are brilliant and the setting makes us Western Aussies feel right at home. I attend an elite Western Australian all girls school and we are exploring the enjoyment of Silvey's work for our TEE Literature course. It differs wonderfully from the typical Bronte novel or Shakespearean classic. We've actually met Craig Silvey personally, and he is as bright and enlightening as this novel.
Thanks for your comment! Yes, his use of language is quite interesting. I actually stopped reading this one, but I think I might have another crack at it. The characters in it are lovely and I'm really wondering if they end up together now! - Anne :)
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