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The Exiles
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Beyond my expectations! Caroline Lee brings this new release from Christina Baker Kline to life and the characters leap off the page. As with "The Orphan Train," a period of history is shown in technicolor with all its injustice all the more glaring as we watch the characters we have come to know and love suffer. Evangeline, Hazel, and Ruby show us the realities of the transport ships taking convicts to serve their time in the new settlements of Australia. Mathinna's story is parallel to that of Evangeline and Hazel, highlighting the ignorance and cruelty many showed to the Palawa people who were displaced and marginalized by the settlers. Although the setting is at times stark and hopeless, the women in this book support each other and utilize the resources in their past and present to overcome and thrive. An outstanding depiction of a slice of history I knew little about. Highly recommended.
Many thanks to Harper Audio and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Many thanks to Harper Audio and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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June 20, 2020
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August 4, 2020
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"Am I dreaming? Caroline Lee is reading Christina Baker Kline's latest to me before the publication date? Thank you, NetGalley!"
August 13, 2020
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Aug 04, 2021 08:59AM
Fantastic review, Darla! I'm glad the audiobook exceeded your expectations! I just finished reading the hard copy and was absolutely gobsmacked!
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Debbie wrote: "Fantastic review, Darla! I'm glad the audiobook exceeded your expectations! I just finished reading the hard copy and was absolutely gobsmacked!"Thank you, Debbie! I agree. This is an incredible book. So glad you also enjoyed it!The narrator of the audiobook (Caroline Lee) is one of my favorites. She has read most of the Liane Moriarty books and I have sought them out on audio since I heard her read "Big Little Lies."
I'm glad you loved "The Exiles," Darla. I adored it, too. Even though I wish there had been a bit more depth to the story and characters. Still, I found it to be wonderful. :)
Melissa wrote: "I'm glad you loved "The Exiles," Darla. I adored it, too. Even though I wish there had been a bit more depth to the story and characters. Still, I found it to be wonderful. :)"Thanks, Melissa! You make a great point. Would be great to learn more about the native Australians as well as the women in the penal colonies. I think we need another book on this topic from Christina Baker Kline.
Excellent review Darla 💖
Margaret M - Apologies for taking time to respond. wrote: "Excellent review Darla 💖"Thank you, Margaret! Love Cristina Baker Kline. 🥰📚
Dee wrote: "Great review Darla👍"Thanks so much, Dee! 🥰
Awesome, Darla!! It’s our bookclub pick for May and I look forward to reading it ☺️
Nilguen wrote: "Awesome, Darla!! It’s our bookclub pick for May and I look forward to reading it ☺️"Lucky you! You will love it. I listened to Caroline Lee read it on audio. Spectacular!
I enjoyed this one as well. Wonderful review, Darla. I think I listened to it on audio CD. The audio was well done.
Marilyn wrote: "I enjoyed this one as well. Wonderful review, Darla. I think I listened to it on audio CD. The audio was well done."Thank you, Marilyn. I loved the audio also. 🎧
