Living on Hope Street
Book description
'Living on Hope Street is a big-hearted, compassionate work. Divaroren is a ferociously good storyteller and every character breathes life, every character convinces. This book is an absolute joy to read.' CHRISTOS TSIOLKAS" We all love someone. We all fear something. Sometimes they live right next door - or even…
Why read it?
1 author picked Living on Hope Street as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
A stunning novel that represents the true beating heart of Australia I grew up with cultures that represent all the different waves of migration in Australia.
Divaroren has created such distinct voices for each of her characters which is a feat as each perspective is written in first person, from seven-year-old Sam who is terrorised by his father, to 70-year-old Mr. Bailey who is a Vietnam vet and struggling with the changing face of Australia.
I fell in love with the characters and loved that there was so much reality and heart, but most importantly hope in this beautiful novel…
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