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This is a story of two families living in outback Australia. Probably due to isolation there is a lot of intermarriage, with two siblings from one family marrying two siblings from the other. In addition one sibling marries the father of the other family. the story is set when the children of these alliances grow up. It's a very gripping story with plenty of mystery and hidden secrets, which I thoroughly enjoyed once I got going and established how the characters fitted together.

The best advice I can give to anyone about to read Eumeralla on Kindle is before you start reading the story at the beginning, go back a couple of pages to get the list of who is in each family and who married who. I didn't do this, not realising that I wasn't at the genuine beginning, and consequently had a bit of a struggle initially while I tried to fit the characters together. In fact I gave up after a few pages, but then several months later, having read other books by the author (which I very much enjoyed)I decided to have another go. I'm so pleased that I did. It's a very enjoyable read.


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As much as I kept trying, I simply was not able to get into this book and ended up putting it down halfway through. The characters are one dimensional and as soon as the author gives you something to get interested in, it gets solved quickly.
In my experience there is nothing more dramatic than family life and the plot of Eumeralla reflects this with spot on psychological accuracy. I cannot say more without being a plot spoiler, but expect to be surprised. Like other reviewers I took a bit of time to sort out the characters, but once I'd got this clear everything fell into place. I would say that one of the main themes is the failure of adults to realise that children grow up into real people, with inconveniently passionate emotions and the ability to ask awkward questions. Plus the unpredictability of falling in love.

I also thoroughly enjoyed reading about life in the Australian outback thirty years ago. This included descriptions of the beauty of the land plus background conservation issues, problems with water and sanitation (the flushing toilet sub plot is surprisingly effective) and useful information about spiders and snakes. The snake avoidance tips could be very helpful. Although I hope I won't need them in London. As yet.

The author shows how the physical isolation of the characters intensifies their emotions. Thirty years ago there was no chance of escape via computers, world wide networking or texting. And everyone has to work together to keep the farm going and the animals and themselves fed. Love is felt more deeply, but so is estrangement and hatred.

At the end of the book I was left with a single question. What happened next??
I enjoyed this book very much. I could envision the twins and how they must have felt to be separated. Life doesn't always have a happy ending and this story shows that. This story reminded me of Cinderella and the ugly stepsisters. Look forward to reading more by this author.
Marla
Eumeralla is a really well written piece of literature. It is, by far, one of the best books found.

The author has a writing style very similar to John Irving. So, if you like books along the lines of 'World according to Garp', 'Cider House Rules', and 'A Widow for one year' then this is the author you want to follow.

The writing is clean, clear and paints a mental image of the entire storyline throughout. The characterization is very well done and the book left me homesick for a place I had never been.

Put this book in your top 5 reading material. You will not be disappointed.
I just finished reading Eumeralla and feel as if I've just been to Australia. The sense of place the author evokes is remarkably done, down to the smallest details. Life on the ranch(or is it station?)is lovingly portrayed, in all its difficulties,challenges, and beauties. Everything--the dialogue, the descriptions, the plot--has the ring of truth about it. The characters are beautifully drawn, and absoltuley believable, with all their complexities, mistakes, regrets, and charm. The author depicts the strength of family and how those closest to us have the power to hurt us the most. Within the characters she explores the nature of insecurities, the miseries of jealousy, and the convoluted feelings of love. At first I was daunted by the number of characters, but this soon sorts itself out as the story unfolds. There are a lot of unexpected twists and turns, and the sense of mystery keeps you turning (clicking) the page. The ending is powerful and unexpected--both bittersweet and hopeful. A great read.
This is a story of two families living in outback Australia. Probably due to isolation there is a lot of intermarriage, with two siblings from one family marrying two siblings from the other. In addition one sibling marries the father of the other family. the story is set when the children of these alliances grow up. It's a very gripping story with plenty of mystery and hidden secrets, which I thoroughly enjoyed once I got going and established how the characters fitted together.

The best advice I can give to anyone about to read Eumeralla on is before you start reading the story at the beginning, go back a couple of pages to get the list of who is in each family and who married who. I didn't do this, not realising that I wasn't at the genuine beginning, and consequently had a bit of a struggle initially while I tried to fit the characters together. In fact I gave up after a few pages, but then several months later, having read other books by the author (which I very much enjoyed)I decided to have another go. I'm so pleased that I did. It's a very enjoyable read.