I must acknowledge that in his second novel Rod Usher, author of the widely praised Man of Marbles, tells a good story. And he tells it competently, with some verve. The high points are nicely judged and well-spaced. The characters are drawn with firm lines. The setting – the countryside around the Condamine – is well integrated into a narrative which moves to a striking climax. The novel should enjoy some success and may well become quite popular.
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