Kristin Otto (1)

A very interesting book told mainly in an anecdotal fashion. For anyone not already familiar with Melbourne and some of the main people who were the 'movers and shakers' post-Federation this book may be confusing and, at times, it is difficult to keep track of exactly why the narrative has switched topics/people but I still enjoyed it.

While the book was interesting and informative it did live up to the subtitle of diverting - something it often did.
It is essentially a social history of the river while I think I would have liked some more detail in the geology and engineering of the river and i suspect it is a book that I would have enjoyed more with a greater number of maps and picture than are in it. Nonetheless is is and easy and engaging read that contains lots of interesting information and will be on interest to show more anyone with an interest in Melbourne's history. show less

AT THE CITY LIBRARY