Kyle Perry (1)
Autor von The Bluffs
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Werke von Kyle Perry
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Wissenswertes
- Geschlecht
- male
- Nationalität
- Australia
- Wohnorte
- Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Ridgley, Tasmania, Australia - Berufe
- drug and alcohol counsellor
Mitglieder
Rezensionen
Auszeichnungen
Statistikseite
- Werke
- 2
- Mitglieder
- 54
- Beliebtheit
- #299,230
- Bewertung
- 3.7
- Rezensionen
- 3
- ISBNs
- 20
- Sprachen
- 1
I have a strong interest in Tasmanian wilderness and landscape, and yes, I'm aware of some of the myths and folklore surrounding the place. And more importantly, I've been there.
It was refreshing to read a book set in Tasmania, written by a Tasmanian with such a keen sense of place, the people, and recent history. Compared to some of the 'outsider' attempts at 'Tasmanian' novels I've read recently, this one shone brightly.
This book has two prominent strengths. Firstly, the characters are as strong as ever. Wonderfully created and described, and true to themselves right through the story. Some of the characters I thought I could almost recognise, and most of the others I got to know quite well. There were a few deviations where it felt character arcs were being overdone, and a few red herrings that went nowhere, but I think every book has these to some degree.
The second strength is the description and sense of place. It's obvious Perry knows this area well, and his feel for the rocks, the fauna, and particularly the flora is clear and nicely delivered.
The story was intriguing and certainly drew me in. There were enough rabbit-holes, diversions and surprises to keep me guessing. I was reading more quickly as I neared the ending - which is a sign of a good thriller.
I felt the story was a touch overdone and overly complex in places, though. There are many characters, roles, and sub-plots to keep track of and this was a struggle sometimes. I found a few angles only marginally believable. The Madison character would have been pulled into line and disarmed much earlier in a real police operation. The idea of her roaming free with her videos and socials and causing more mayhem days into the drama just would not happen. And being allowed to keep her YouTube channel afterwards and use it for 'good', um ... nah. The pre-ending, the whole Jasmine for a year thing, was a bit hard to swallow as well.
The actual ending, though, was well crafted. You're left hanging on a loose end, but not disappointingly so. I would have been ticked-off if everything had been tidied up to the point where you knew the legend about the bluffs was either true, or not.
There are those who say they've had experiences of spiritual things in Tasmania's wild heart. The place certainly has a sense all its own ... it is utterly unique. But it's not an indigenous thing, although the indigenous people would have their own angles on all this I'm sure. No, it's far more ancient and more base than human civilisation. You can feel it there in the rocks and the trees. Some Tasmanians I've talked to reckon they've experienced more than simply 'feeling' it. Maybe they have, maybe they haven't. I don't know. But you get a sense, reading The Bluffs, that Kyle Perry may be one of those who have.
Or was that just the Bush Bud talking? :)… (mehr)