Plains of Promise by Alexis Wright

Plains of Promise

Alexis Wright

304 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional reflective slow-paced
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Plains of Promise by Alexis Wright is a powerful and poignant novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the resilience of Indigenous cultures, the complexities of decolonization, and the unbreakable bonds of family, making it a must-read for anyone interested in Indigenous Australian literature and the ongoing struggles and triumphs of the Aboriginal community.

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In this brilliant debut novel, Alexis Wright evokes city and outback, deepening our understanding of human ambition and failure, and making the timeless heart and soul of this country pulsate on the page. Black and white cultures collide in a thou...

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Community Reviews

3.56
based on 40 reviews

Moods

challenging: 66%

dark: 55%

informative: 44%

reflective: 44%

mysterious: 22%

sad: 22%

tense: 22%

adventurous: 11%

emotional: 11%

funny: 11%

inspiring: 11%


Pace

71% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose A mix
83% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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