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Past the Shallows
- Narrated by: David Wenham
- Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Past the Shallows is the award-winning, best-selling debut novel from Favel Parrett about the bonds of brotherhood and the fragility of youth, narrated by David Wenham.
Everyone loves Harry. Everyone except his father.
Three brothers - Joe, Miles and Harry - are growing up on the remote south coast of Tasmania. The brothers' lives are shaped by their father's moods - like the ocean he fishes, he is wild and unpredictable. He is a bitter man warped by a devastating secret.
Miles tries his best to watch out for Harry, the youngest, but he can't be there all the time. Often alone, Harry finds joy in the small treasures he discovers in shark eggs and cuttlefish bones. In a kelpie pup, a big mug of Milo and a secret friendship with a mysterious neighbour. But sometimes small treasures, or a brother's love, are not enough.
Winner - The ABIA Award (Newcomer of the Year) 2012. Winner - The Dobbie Literary Award 2012. Shortlisted for The Miles Franklin Literary Award 2012. Shortlisted for The ABIA Award (Book of the Year) 2012. Shortlisted for The ABIA Award (Literary Book of the Year) 2012. Shortlisted for The ABA's Bookseller's Choice Award 2012. Shortlisted for The Indies Award (Debut Fiction) 2012.
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- Stargirl456
- 29-03-2016
Loved the story , touching narration by David Wenham
A strong story line, read with such understated passion. I will love listening to this book again
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- Anonymous User
- 17-10-2021
1st time listener. great story
good story. told well . 1st ever audio book I've listened too and enjoyed it. 😊
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- Clare
- 09-10-2016
Step inside the characters world.
What did you like most about Past the Shallows?
Engaging.Believable and likeable characters.The story flows well and there is a lot of dramatic tension.
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- Mari
- 23-08-2020
Stunning
A heartbreaking book so evocative, brutal and redemptive. Narration, by David Wenham, was perfect. The characters of Miles and Harry will remain with me a long time.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-11-2020
Heart is aching - beautifully written
A wonderful story and David Wenham was the exact right person to read this. Tragic and hopeful all in one. Highly recommend.
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- Elizabeth
- 02-08-2021
ghastly narration
Great writing but David Wenham sounds like he's teaching elocution or something. Lots of self conscious over emphasis .
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- Nawwal
- 17-12-2020
Didn't quite work for me
I love Tassie, and I felt like this book captured the feeling well. However, I struggled to get into this book. The characters didn't draw me in and it wasn't an interesting story line. Maybe it was just the way that it was narrated. The narrator was overly emotional in the reading and it didn't allow me to feel it for myself. It felt very contrived and it detracted from the overall experience. Perhaps if I had read the book and allowed the story to take place in my head with my own imagination it would have been better.
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- Bryan M. Stokes
- 17-02-2016
As good as Winton
Very well written and superbly narrated - tragic tale which is sadly too close to reality.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-12-2022
The Story Was Brilliant 👏
It was a brilliant story filled with addiction, grief, hope, strength and the power behind a strong and loving connection.
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- Cheeseburger
- 21-09-2023
Beautiful imagery
Beautiful story, depth of character and imagery. David Wenham’s narration was perfect. I have finished and now restarted it and enjoying connecting the dots with random things that initially passed me by.
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