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Kimberley Sun
- Narrated by: Kate Hood
- Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins
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Editorial reviews
The endearing tale of a mother and daughter in the rugged climes of Western Australia, Kimberley Sun beckons listeners on a vibrant and heartwarming jaunt through the country’s history. Actress Kate Hood (Prisoner, Blue Heelers) deftly depicts Di Morrissey’s colorful cast of characters, betraying the rich tapestry of cultures and experiences that make up the Australian character of past and present. Through the eyes of Lily Barton and daughter Sami, listeners meet Bobby, an Aboriginal man who finds himself on the wrong end of a murder investigation, and Farouz, the son of a camel driver from Afghanistan. The versatile Hood provides each character with a unique voice while nevertheless imparting the essentially Australian experience that binds together these modern-day pioneers of the Kimberley coast.
Publisher's Summary
The story is set in the remote town of Broome, the desert, and the Kimberley coast - Australia's last frontier and a land of ancient beauty. Lily Barton, now 53, is beautiful, adventurous, and looking for a life change. Sami, her daughter, is driving alone through the outback to finally, reluctantly confront her family roots.
Together they are swept into a world where legends, myths and reality converge. They find that everyone they meet has a story to tell, from Farouz, the son of an Afghan camel driver, to Bobby, the Chinese-Aboriginal man who is tangled up in the murder of a German tourist - and who is the mysterious artist hiding in the desert? All have a secret and a story to share as each finds their place under the Kimberley Sun.
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- Aaron Warrington
- 06-05-2019
a moving story
How do you really summarise a story with so much depth. It's like trying to describe all the ocean has to offer in a single sentence.
As a proud Western Australian, familiar with Broome and the Kimberley as a whole, I found the story very easy to relate to.
The sense of wonder, the familiarity with the senses being awoken as the characters travelled and experienced different aspects of the land.
And, as a lost soul myself, I found myself yearning for solace with the characters. And at the same time, understanding the trepidation they felt when discovering themselves.
I wanted to cry when it concluded.
And when a writer can feed your emotions at every turn, right to the end, I know I have found a new favourite.
I cant wait to read/listen to Di's other stories.
Judy Nunn is also very similar should others wish to check out a similar style of writing and story telling.
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- Jess
- 18-02-2016
Loved it!
Great book! Thoroughly enjoyed, despite a few mispronunciations haha!
Will be buying more of Di's books right now.
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- Trish
- 13-04-2017
Kimberley Sun
Another great story from Di Morrissey.. Well told, easily identifiable characters, easy to lose yourself in the scenery.
For the most part the reading was excellent but the voice of Lily was very off putting.
she sounded English & upper class in this book, where in the first of the series she was a straight forward Aussie. I became very annoyed with her voice as it didnt fit the character at all!
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- sonya webster
- 30-06-2020
amazing
loved it & Tears of the moon.
I could actually picture myself being there in Broom & knowing these these people, awesome read
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- Anna
- 08-06-2017
Enjoyable pearling yarn
Great potted history of aspects if pearling but felt it didn't deliver on the build up...no real climax. Easy listening and enjoyed it but left me a bit flat.
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-07-2018
Not at all interesting
Ive been to Broome and the only nterest this book would be is for someone wlooking to travel there
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- Anonymous User
- 18-11-2019
Voice drove me nuts
I tried to listen to this three times. Now I’m just going to delete it. I’ve never listened to a more annoyingly narrated story. Nor have I ever had a conversation with anyone that kept the same tone or pitch regardless the matter, dilemma or topic ever!
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