Barracuda | Litsy

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Stopped reading half way. He's an excellent writer but reading it is not fun cos you know what's coming and it's unpleasant. Similar vibe to Loaded.

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BrownGirlReading

Barracuda: A Novel | Christos Tsiolkas

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This is my second read from Christos Tsiolkas. It was fantastic! Daniel Kelly is from a working class family and is accepted at a fancy school on a swimming scholarship. Barracuda explores what it takes to be a good swimmer and the difficultés of becoming a man. Told in a nonlinear fashion and through 1st and 3rd person, I was totally engrossed and admired Tsiolkas‘s intelligent writing ability.

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fandom_hellspawn99

Barracuda: A Novel | Christos Tsiolkas

I just can't help but think of that dumb Progressive commercial with Carnie Wilson when I listen to #Barracuda š‚š‚š‚ #MarchIntoThe70s @Cinfhen @Lizpixie

Cinfhen I wish I could remember the commercial š¤”will Google it 5y

gradcat I remember it...you got a chuckle out of me! š¤£š… 5y

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GatheringBooks

Barracuda: A Novel | Christos Tsiolkas

#MarchIntoThe70s Day 9: Hereā€s #Barracuda for you written by one of Australiaā€s most beloved authors. While I was in Sydney, I stayed with an Aussie librarian friend who adores Tsiolkas and has practically all his books. The Slap apparently, is one of his best. He is said to depict Aussie life quite accurately. I bought this book at a book sale along with these other goodies, see link here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-fbH

Cinfhen, Lizpixie

BarbaraBB I really liked The Slap indeed and then read some more by him. This one I didb‘t though! 5y

gradcat The Slap was great! Aussie tv show was good; American version sucked....I haven‘t read any others by him, though. (edited) 5y

Cinfhen This book sounds good but I‘ve seen mixed reviews. Definitely couldn‘t find a better book choice thoughš’™ 5y

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CarolynM

Barracuda: A Novel | Christos Tsiolkas

#Swimming is a serious sport in Australia. Barracuda explores the toll taken on young people identified as talented athletes and pressured to perform with little regard for their development in other aspects of their lives. #ReadingResolutions

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BarbaraBB Is it good? I loved The Slap but was a bit disappointed by

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CarolynM @BarbaraBB I haven't read The Slap because I was so put off by Loaded but a friend raved about Barracuda so I read it. I liked it and there's some good stuff about parents and children (and the education system) in there but he's not an author I would seek out. 6y

BarbaraBB Okay I‘ll pass for now! 6y

Jeg Remember that I didn‘t like as much as the Slap. 6y

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lhseidel

Barracuda: A Novel | Christos Tsiolkas

"Don't ever trust the righteous...You'll never be perfect and they'll never forgive you for that."

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lhseidel

Barracuda: A Novel | Christos Tsiolkas

"...there was no emptiness in silence...there was no loneliness in silence."

ReadingOver50 Beautiful quotes š¨ 7y

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Ange44

Barracuda: A Novel | Christos Tsiolkas

I just noticed that my coffee cup and my book are the same colour. So matchy-matchy!

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Ange44

Barracuda: A Novel | Christos Tsiolkas

I definitely related to this. I was a senior in high school when this happened in April 1994 and I can still clearly remember the solemn mood in the school hallways, etc. I can't believe it was 23 years ago!

LeeRHarry I was on a bus in Ireland and we heard it on the radio - it's funny how where you find out some events really stick with you - thought this book was great too š 7y

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RealLifeReading

Barracuda: A Novel | Christos Tsiolkas

#feistyfeb day 27: #australianauthors

I've had the good fortune of having visited almost all the major cities in Australia, except Canberra. Singapore is just a short flight away from Australia. But it's been a while since I've last been there - my last visit was to see Radiohead play in Sydney in 2004 (!) - and I think my knowledge of Australian writers is a bit dated. Here are some I have read and would love more recommendations!

RadicalReader @RealLifeReading love discovering the joys of Greek authors so incredible 7y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I loved The Light Between Oceans ā¯¤ļø¸ 7y

melissajayne You might enjoy A Town like Alice. Excellent read. 7y

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Lizpixie Kate Morton, Kerry Greenwood, Jane Harper, Tim Winton, Tom Keneally, Joan Lindsay, Miles Franklin, Sulari Gentill, Helen Garner, Ruth Park, Isobelle Carmody, Bryce Courtenay, Hannah Kent, Geraldine Brooks & Melina Marchetta. Just to name a few great ones! 7y

mrsmarch Bittersweet!

Bittersweet: A Novel

LeeRHarry Eucalyptus is in my top 10,, loved it! I think @Lizpixie has covered quite a few š but I'll shout out for Peggy Frew and Cate Kennedy - particularly The World Beneath. Oh and I watched the ABC series of Barracuda, it was fantastic but I needed lots of tissues š (edited) 7y

kirriemummy Also a teeny book called pobby and dingan which is set in the Australian opal mines and about a little girl whose imaginary friends get lost. It's amazing- look out for it!! 7y

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