All Our Shimmering Skies
All Our Shimmering Skies
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Northern Territory, Australia • 1940s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton follows Molly Hook, a young girl who embarks on a journey across Australia's Northern Territory during World War II. Aided by new friends, she searches for a cure to a family curse. The narrative explores themes of resilience, hope, and the power of nature and art.
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Review Roundup
All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton is lauded for its vivid prose and rich character development. Set against the backdrop of WWII, the novel explores themes of love and resilience through a compelling narrative. Some readers find the plot occasionally meandering, but Dalton's evocative storytelling and emotional depth generally outweigh these concerns. Overall, it is a captivating read.
Who Should Read All Our Shimmering Skies?
Readers who enjoy a blend of magical realism and historical fiction, similar to Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude or Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief, will appreciate Trent Dalton’s All Our Shimmering Skies. It's perfect for those who revel in richly woven narratives and profound character journeys.
26,440 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Northern Territory, Australia • 1940s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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