My first and certainly not my last Robbie Arnott novel. 

What struck me about the novel is how quickly you are thrust in to the action, so much so that I was scrambling to trying to piece together time period and place. As a lover of historical fiction and a history teacher I had enough to place the book but this could be very jarring for someone who doesn't. 

The narrative was incredibly atmospheric, the Tasmanian highlands were so alive and vivid throughout the story, you could feel the isolation. Whilst I enjoyed the cast of characters and how twisty the plot was, the ending left a lot to be desired. 

I find stories where the environment takes the lead fascinating and important to share so humans can reflect on their impact. I'm keen to hear more about what influenced the author 

I purchased my copy from Dymocks in Rundle Mall, Adelaide.