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The Choke

By: Sofie Laguna
Narrated by: Danielle Baynes
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Summary
 Abandoned by her mother as a toddler, only occasionally visited by her volatile father and raised solely by her tormented Pop, Justine finds sanctuary in The Choke, a place where the banks of the Murray River are so narrow they can almost touch. Although Justine doesn't know it, her father is a menacing criminal and the world she is exposed to is one of great peril to her. She must make sense of it on her own - and when she eventually does, she knows what she has to do…©2017 Sofie Laguna (P)2017 W F Howes Ltd Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Heartfelt Thought-Provoking
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I loved this book although I found the narration grating at times. The story was captivating and the fact that it was set local to me made it even better!

Captivating!

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Hard hitting but beautiful and innocent. Highlights some of hardships of a broken family, domestic and sexual violence as well a girl that has slipped through the cracks at school. Story that is hard not to listen all in one go.

very hard to press stop

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Interesting book albeit sad story but can imagine it happening in reality. Very well written

Keeps you wondering

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A deeply human story, sometimes ugly, yet told beautifully in the voice of Justine, a most engaging young narrator.

Compelling story, with a unique voice

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This book reminded me of Melina Marchetta's early work. Loved all of the Australian references.

Absolutely loved this!

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