Blueback

This is my first Tim Winton book, and based on my enjoyment of this novella, I'll be looking for more from him. It's a beautiful story, simple yet graceful and thought provoking. It's supposed to be a children's book, but really I think it's a book for all ages.

This is a little fable by Tim Winton, and even though I really don't like Tim Winton, or his writing style, I liked this book.

I really don't want to go into too much detail because it's almost a novella and a children's book so to go into the plot would really spoil the story. But it's a very vivid and colourful story about a boy and a fish he names Blueback.

Winton has a really strong connection with the sea and surf culture and he has a great respect for it, and I think that's evident in this little story. c:

It is described as an adult fable. It deals with a single mom and her son on the Western Australia coastline. It was a short read and it disappointed. I loved the setup, but it dissolved into a rather preachy ecological lecture on global warming and the overharvesting of the ocean. I can't disagree, but felt it a bit pushy from one of my favorite authors. I couldn't figure out who he was trying to reach: is whaling still a problem in Australia? Or was he going for the women-who-poach-abalone demographic? Just sort of disappointing.

A enchanting tale - not limited to children - of one boy, his mother and his best friend - a huge fish.

A story reflecting the author's love of the sea with a message for conservation. I think written for younger readers but can be appreciated by anyone.

I thought that blue back was a heart touching book that was about a boy growing up near the sea and he has this amazing relationship with a groper a great big blue fish as hey both grow up.

Reminds me of my relationship with my eldest disgusted Maisy who loves snorkeling and swimming with me in the ocean.