Official Review: Ironbark Hill by Jennie Linnane

[Ayomaamianda]

From the review the story sounds like it will definitely move the reader. Just like you enjoyed the book i hope i will too.

[nandako]

it is interesting to read

[laraiza82]

What a great review!! Although I'm new to this site, you definitely caught my eye and interest in reading this book. Thank you!

[Amondi Oluoch]

It sounds so interesting,
I'm not a lover of fiction books though, but I think I might give this one a try.
Especially now that it has managed April book of the month..
Lol

[Stayathomemom16]

Ironbark hill was pretty good. I was only able to get a sample. But what I was able to read I couldn't put down. I'm definitely going to be looking at the library for it. I do not like her step dad. I hate that he is abusive and makes them all walk on eggshells

[Katerina Katapodi]

The book ''Ironbark Hill'' by Jennie Linnane, seems to be a quite good book, with a rather realistic story that can happen to everybody. The hero a sixteen eyar old girl, is charged by many difficulties and she's actually overcharged by problems of life, that are 'too much' for her age. Before having the possibility to enjoy her life, at this age, careless and bit restless, like all other girls AND boys of her age, she has to face difficulties, of difficulty not analoguous for her age, that actually don't 'suit' her and are not for her as a teenager.
She struggles hard to manage, everything of which she's charged, and for this reasons she has to sacrifice many things: Her youth and dreams, in an 'unequal battle' fo rher age, by being 'obliged' to postpone her dreams and beauty of life, for later, if this is possible. Th result is in thi case, that an adolescent like this becomes or has to become an adult to cope with all those problems, take revenge of death of her real father, take care of her mother and her mentally ill brother, like she were her true father, thus undertaking the role of a Chief and boss in her family, namely her father. And of course, she'll definitely become mature much earlier than she should. Her dreams can be fulfilled, thus to become a teacher of art, but undergoing many problems at the same time, and coping with unexpected unstable factors in her daily life. She's got to manage everything in order to 'earn her life; and get finally what she deserves. The guy with whome she falls in love, anyone would like to know, will he really help her, as a good relationship, by solving the problem of loneliness? Or will she create for her more problems. In the second case, she'll ahve to break up and may be meet somebody else who will replace him, as love relationships at this age, don't usually last long. Time will show..

[abim_132]

what a heart touching preview. I wish I was the girl who had a happy life despite the turbulent times. a mixture of feelings and emotions. a work to the writer. a good thumb up review

the journey of a thousand miles begins with a step...............president

[Tamorie Hargro]

I think your review does this book justice in that I really want to read the book mostly because of how beautifully you described it! You make the book seem so appealing. I really enjoy books where I can get a feel of all the characters and their feelings without getting confused or overwhelmed, and when, from chapter to chapter, the story flows slowly and smoothly. I think I'll have to give this story a read.

[Sanju Lali]

The review sounds very good about the book, i wanted to read the book expecting that it would keep me sticked to it.

[Chandler_Greg]

While there is much I agree with in your review, there are some points at which I take issue. One major theme of the novel involve the extreme prejudice faced by the main character. Her step-father hates and mistreats her (at least partly) because her dark complexion and kinky hair remind him of her biological father, who was half aborigine. Theirs had been a fierce and violent rivalry fed by racial hatred.
Like you, I had mixed feelings as the novel ended with its acceptance of a decades long affair. I think the author was trying to contrast that long-held love with the violent, racially-charged attempted rape that is a pivotal moment in the story.

[SereneCharles]

With your review, I'm now impatient to read the book myself. Thanks for this.

[shidawn]

Thanks for the review. It sounds like an interesting book. It sounds like Natalie is facing several difficult situations in her life.

[joy2013]

Your review of the book is so beautiful. The character description is captivating

[Mazdee 2018]

from what i have read in the review it seems to be a must read book. You have aroused my reading apetite

[P-Queen]

Wow such an interesting novel, i really love this. i feel like reading it over and over again. thanks to the author