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Past the Shallows
- Narrated by: David Wenham
- Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Past the Shallows is the award-winning, best-selling debut novel from Favel Parrett about the bonds of brotherhood and the fragility of youth, narrated by David Wenham.
Everyone loves Harry. Everyone except his father.
Three brothers - Joe, Miles and Harry - are growing up on the remote south coast of Tasmania. The brothers' lives are shaped by their father's moods - like the ocean he fishes, he is wild and unpredictable. He is a bitter man warped by a devastating secret.
Miles tries his best to watch out for Harry, the youngest, but he can't be there all the time. Often alone, Harry finds joy in the small treasures he discovers in shark eggs and cuttlefish bones. In a kelpie pup, a big mug of Milo and a secret friendship with a mysterious neighbour. But sometimes small treasures, or a brother's love, are not enough.
Winner - The ABIA Award (Newcomer of the Year) 2012. Winner - The Dobbie Literary Award 2012. Shortlisted for The Miles Franklin Literary Award 2012. Shortlisted for The ABIA Award (Book of the Year) 2012. Shortlisted for The ABIA Award (Literary Book of the Year) 2012. Shortlisted for The ABA's Bookseller's Choice Award 2012. Shortlisted for The Indies Award (Debut Fiction) 2012.
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- Carol @readingwritingandriesling
- 24-04-2016
Heartbreaking, honest and brutal and real.
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The combination of Favell Parrett’s words and David Wenham’s narration equals a beautiful experience for the soul and the ears! I have listened to a few audio books but this one beats them all – the narrative is poignantly read, is often heartbreaking honest and brutal and real. The ending – is not pretty – but pays homage to the bonds of siblings forged strong and unbreakable by the explosive temperament of a bitter and twisted father.
A mystery is slowly revealed. As a past tragedy unravels another is created. A brilliant audio book!
I have now added Favell Parrett to my must read authors list. David Wenham is a narrator of some note!
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- Stargirl456
- 29-03-2016
Loved the story , touching narration by David Wenham
A strong story line, read with such understated passion. I will love listening to this book again
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- Bryan M. Stokes
- 17-02-2016
As good as Winton
Very well written and superbly narrated - tragic tale which is sadly too close to reality.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-11-2020
Heart is aching - beautifully written
A wonderful story and David Wenham was the exact right person to read this. Tragic and hopeful all in one. Highly recommend.
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- Mari
- 23-08-2020
Stunning
A heartbreaking book so evocative, brutal and redemptive. Narration, by David Wenham, was perfect. The characters of Miles and Harry will remain with me a long time.
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- Renéessance
- 03-10-2023
wow!
I hesitated downloading this one, and I have to say I am glad that I decided to get it as I loved it. it is beautifully written and utterly tragic. I will listen to it again
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- Cheeseburger
- 21-09-2023
Beautiful imagery
Beautiful story, depth of character and imagery. David Wenham’s narration was perfect. I have finished and now restarted it and enjoying connecting the dots with random things that initially passed me by.
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- Tezza
- 09-09-2023
Totally Brilliant
Narration was perfect and the story was compelling .I had to read it all without pause.
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- Annie Wilson
- 22-05-2023
Glittery dark and deep all at once
Well narrated by David Wenham.
A story that was simple and deep all at once.
About grief anger loss loyalty family and human connections.
I know this was the edited version. I feel like it did miss a few beats in places.
Still very good.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-12-2022
The Story Was Brilliant 👏
It was a brilliant story filled with addiction, grief, hope, strength and the power behind a strong and loving connection.
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