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Boyd Tonkin, Independent
`Belinda Burns gives her heroine a searingly raw voice... Hot
stuff from a writer who's coolly in control.' --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
stuff from a writer who's coolly in control.' --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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"'Felsty...Impressive...a vigorous exploration of social rituals during a hot Brisbane summer.' Michael McGirr, Sydney Morning Herald"
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I don't know if I love this book for personal reasons or if it's a brilliant book anyway. It just suited me like a new risky hair cut.
Everything about it is immoral. The characters, the plot, the language ... Immoral in a good way. Because the author never goes into a sentimental or self-pitying or teaching mood. She just describes what is.
The story follows the 19 year old Brisbane girl Rose through a very hectic Christmas and New Year. Her former boyfriend Scott is back after two years abroad and all she cares about is when she can sleep with him next. It might sound shallow, but it isn't. You live with Rosie, with her frustration. There are a couple of sub-plots: the divorce of Rosie's parents and what that lead up to, the friendship with the motherless siblings Holly and Danny.
The descriptions and details are perfect. The story is told in the past tense but now and again the author switches to recall scenes from the past which are written in the present tense. I wouldn't change a thing. It is true completion of late teenage decadence. It's brutal. Not romantic.
Everything about it is immoral. The characters, the plot, the language ... Immoral in a good way. Because the author never goes into a sentimental or self-pitying or teaching mood. She just describes what is.
The story follows the 19 year old Brisbane girl Rose through a very hectic Christmas and New Year. Her former boyfriend Scott is back after two years abroad and all she cares about is when she can sleep with him next. It might sound shallow, but it isn't. You live with Rosie, with her frustration. There are a couple of sub-plots: the divorce of Rosie's parents and what that lead up to, the friendship with the motherless siblings Holly and Danny.
The descriptions and details are perfect. The story is told in the past tense but now and again the author switches to recall scenes from the past which are written in the present tense. I wouldn't change a thing. It is true completion of late teenage decadence. It's brutal. Not romantic.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is a very raw, real book about young people struggling to grow up. It has everything - sex and sexuality, drugs, raves, friendship, betrayal, even incest. But it is the language and the author's unique writing style that really brings both character and place to life, and races the book along at such a breathless pace that you just can't put it down.
The end came far too quickly for me and I was disappointed with the next book I began reading simply because it wasn't like this one.
Top class debut novel - more please!
The end came far too quickly for me and I was disappointed with the next book I began reading simply because it wasn't like this one.
Top class debut novel - more please!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Not for the faint hearted, I have recently re-read this book for the third time and could still happily
read it again. It is quite raunchy and towards the end there are some subjects covered which may not be
to everyones taste. I think it is very easy to relate to the main character.
read it again. It is quite raunchy and towards the end there are some subjects covered which may not be
to everyones taste. I think it is very easy to relate to the main character.
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Surprising
I picked this book up from the recommended shelf in the library. I was looking for a light read - a bit of fluff to relax with in between heavier reads. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2009 by Blatant Biblioholic
A Dirty & Vulgar Book !
I don't usually go against the grain but this one didn't do a lot for me ! I'm surprised by the number of reviewers giving this book 5 stars and also there being so much reference... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2007 by A. Rose
Dark and funny - 8 out of 10
Forget chicklit; this is just a dark (and funny) novel, especially as its the writers first splosh. The claustrophobic scene setting of Queensland in the summer is evocative, and... Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2006 by Slodge69
Sex, Drugs, Lesbians, Rave's - Very exhilarating!
What a fantastic debut. Very easy to get into and at times, my heart was racing and I just couldn't read it quickly enough. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2006 by Mrs. S. Bey
DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER!
This isn't throwaway chicklit. The Dark Part of Me is a superbly written black comedy following the loves and lust of central character Rosie with a strong supporting cast: wayward... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2006 by TABS
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'The Dark Part of Me' is a fantastic read. Exciting, dark, and very funny, it's a great coming of age story and a touching tale of relationships. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2006 by Kate Williams
The Dark Part of Me
The most impressive aspect of the Dark Part of Me is the author's ability to evoke the atmosphere of a certain place and time as the characters move through their rite of passage... Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2006 by Judith Harris
The Dark Part of Me
Excellent! Not only is this book evocative,intelligent and very funny - a real page turner - it also takes its reader on an emotional journey with plenty of exciting (and erotic)... Read more
Published on 19 July 2006 by Ms. V. E. Powell
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