Fly Away Peter
Fly Away Peter
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1982
Book Brief
134
Novel • Fiction
Australia • 1910s
1982
YA
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Fly Away Peter by David Malouf tells the story of Jim Saddler, a sensitive young man with a passion for birdwatching on Australia's Gold Coast. He becomes friends with landowner Ashley Crowther and fellow birdwatcher Imogen Harcourt. As World War I breaks out, Jim reluctantly enlists, experiencing the brutal realities of war and the profound changes it brings to his life and friendships.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Inspirational
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
David Malouf's Fly Away Peter is celebrated for its poetic prose and profound exploration of life, death, and the human spirit, set against the backdrop of World War I. Critics praise its lyrical narrative and depth of character. However, some find its pacing slow and the thematic complexity potentially challenging for less attentive readers. Overall, it's a poignant, thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Fly Away Peter?
Readers who appreciate introspective narratives and rich, poetic prose would enjoy David Malouf’s Fly Away Peter. Fans of works like Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front and Virginia Woolf’s To the Lighthouse will find its exploration of war, identity, and the human connection to nature compelling.
1,881 ratings
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134
Novel • Fiction
Australia • 1910s
1982
YA
18+ years
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