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Bruny

By: Heather Rose
Narrated by: Zoe Carides
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Why is a massive bridge being built to connect the sleepy island of Bruny with the mainland of Tasmania? And why have terrorists blown it up?

When the Bruny bridge is bombed, UN troubleshooter Astrid Coleman agrees to return home to help her brother before an upcoming election. But this is no simple task. Her brother and sister are on either side of politics, the community is full of conspiracy theories, her mother is fading and her father is quoting Shakespeare. Only on Bruny does the world seem sane. Until Astrid discovers how far the government is willing to go.

Bruny is a searing, subversive novel about family, love, loyalty and the new world order. It is a gripping thriller with a jaw-dropping twist, a love story, a cry from the heart and a fiercely entertaining and crucial work of imagination that asks the burning question: what would you do to protect the place you love?

By the best-selling author of The Museum of Modern Love, winner of the 2017 Stella Prize, the 2017 Christina Stead Prize for Fiction and the 2017 Margaret Scott Prize.

©2019 Heather Rose (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd Family Life Genre Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Heartfelt
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We Tasmanians are a clever bunch and this book exemplifies our deep abiding love of place and our powerful voice when roused.

Entwined in a compelling narrative this is on my best books list.

Thanks Heather

At Last

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great read/listen
such relevant issues
set in our country
plot unexpected...characters well developed
& believable...recommended

relevant issues

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Whilst the first half was slow going, I persisted and I'm glad I did. Bruny is the best advertisement for the state of Tasmania ever! It's also a terrifying reminder about how easy it is for foreign investors to buy up our country and just how willing people will buy into whatever narrative they are sold. It's a book that highlights the importance of activism and therefore Tasmania was the perfect setting. Whilst the storyline was a little far-fetched at times, I loved the characters of the 'parents', the Dad with Alzheimer's who can only communicate in Shakespearian quotes and the Mother who is the epitome of a domineering matriarch. Zoe Carides as the narrator was brilliant and no doubt her years spent living in the US have enabled her to perfect the US accent but at the same time her Aussie accent was still truly authentic.

A wonderful advertisement for Tasmania & activism

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Creative and thoughtful story that pulls at the heart strings of an ex Tasmanian, whilst threading themes of globalisation, terrorism, foreign interference, human rights and a love story . I thoroughly enjoyed this book and also the narrator’s style.

Ex Tasmania feeling homesick !

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Utterly brilliant and beautifully read.

Bruny is a compelling contemporary Australian story that held me from beginning to end.

countless stars

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Just an all-round great read/listen, from the first page to the last. A truly gripping contemporary political thriller, with plenty of great twists and excellent characters. Highly recommend!

A cracking story!

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Listened to this on audible, loved the topical nature of this book woven in with an audacious fictitious story line involving a Chinese Government, Tasmanian politicians and a bridge to Bruny Island. Terrific yarn, loved the narration.

Great Read

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great book concept and lovely setting, very well read, some far fetched segments but overall a very enjoyable listen.

Excellent narration

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It's a good story which provides a great setting for a realistic discussion of China/Australia relationships. The final conspiracy and weather events are a bit unrealistic but the background discussion is serious,

Great setting

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I cross referenced facts the second time I listened to it and they were shockingly true.
it has had a profound impact on me, plus it was a great story.

inspiring activism

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