Review of The Ironbark Hill Saga

[siusantos]

Wow, what a great review. It really sums up everything that needs to be expected from the book, both the good and the bad. It helped me decide if I'd want to read the book.

[Pauls_]

The book is a story of the experiences - positive and negative of the Chapmans family at ironbark hill. The book has no action or suspense so I don't see myself reading it. I believe Natalie would serve as a great motivation to certain category of people. Congratulations on BOTD.

[Scerakor]

I have seen each of the individual books in Jennie Linnane's series pop up here over the years and am excited to see this in one big volume.

[Huini Hellen]

I find it hard to understand the flow of the plot. It isn't clear on the book's trajectory. I shall skip today's BOTD for now.

[bishop_444]

There are significant positive aspects to this book. Complimentary to the novel's settings- the mid-1950s in Australia- the author captured major societal issues dominant within that period

She successfully addressed poverty, discrimination against aboriginal people because of their skin, and farming practices.

I feel like I have read this story several hundred times over the last two years. I think when it comes to social issues if we haven't become aware of them in the last two years I don't think we are going to. We should never stop talking about these issues, however, it's time for me to take a break from books with this theme.

The book was bland, with no action or suspense to spice things up. There were opportunities for the author to turn this book into a suspenseful read, but they were rather wasted.

Honestly, I'm not sure why the reviewer rated this a 3 out of 4 stars considering what their review stated about the book. All the above quotes as well as my statement above are why I've decided to skip this one.

[dragonet07]

This book sounds as though it could be interesting, if for no other reason than to learn what life was like in Australia for aboriginals and part-aboriginals back then. I’m not sure about giving so many characters a voice as that can become daunting. However, I still think I’ll keep it in mind for when I finally have some free time. Thank you for the helpful review.

[Kaitlyn Canedy]

If I am being honest, I had no idea this novel was a fictional tale; I thought it was real. Natalie, even though she had a rough childhood, fought for her family and did her best to support them in any way she could. Thanks for the review!

[Frank Mutuma]

I love books with a family aspect. I also loved the historical facts in the book despite it being a work of fiction. Congratulations on BOTD

[lilianchikasi]

The book seems so soothing, calming, interesting and best of all inspiring. I love the character development, very relatable and I love the self-determination. This is definitely worth the read.

[Aan Granados]

Natalie seems like a great character. I hope she succeeds in escaping her stepfather and their life of poverty. Thank you for your review!

[Taiwo_Olawoye]

This fictional book sounds very interesting. You must dream and work on it irrespective of your limitations or humble beginnings. Natalie's story is a confirmation of this. Thanks for the review.

[Paulette Reefer]

This review sparks my interest in reading the Ironbark Hill Saga just from the description of the protagonist as a gutsy and resilient individual.

[John Arun Kumar]

This is a historical fiction set in Australia in 1950s. Jennie Linnane has captured well her personal experience into this nostalgic form highly chracter driven family plot surviving through drought ridden times. Your review has been written well. Congratulations on the BOTD!

[Jennifer Coxon]

Interesting insights into a fictitious Australian family in the 1950’s with a dysfunctional alcoholic stepfather. Natalie continues to have real spunk, despite the environment she grew up in.

[Paully_]

The book cover is a little bland. I wouldn't have given the book a second glance if not the review. I sympathize with the family for having such a patriarch and I'm glad that there is someone like Natalie in the family. Congratulations on BOTD.