To put their car dealership on the map Irene and Titch join the hair-raising, vividly described Redex Round-Australia Car Trials, taking neighbour Willie as navigator. Multi-layered sub-plots include Titch's outrageous father and, crucially, Willie's background. With the discovery of a child's skull by the roadside Carey deviates into an exploration of the white settlers' treatment of Aborigines, and Willie's history. Mostly a delightful romp, Carey evidently also felt the need to face a painful historic reality. Decidedly engaging.
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 92 Spring 2019 ) |
