Ida is a gentle soul with a great deal of wisdom. Cate is willing to have a go though, and Ida is more than happy to accept her. It’s not what the party girl expected, with no mobile phone reception and Ida’s thorough job of hoarding decades’ worth of items. Life in Perth is not what it used to be, so Cate decides to help Great Aunt Ida in the middle of nowhere. Cate’s always been a drifter, darting from job to job with no real purpose but after a devastating accident she’s forced to reassess her life. The book begins as Cate arrives at her great aunt’s farm. Despite the heavy subject matter, it’s an ultimately uplifting story. I’m a fan of Australian rural fiction, yet The Drifter is a unique fit as it deals with loss, secrets, life, death and grief. The Drifter is a book that sneaks up on you, until you’re completely captivated by its charm and melancholy. Setting: Mainly country Western Australia Why I chose it: From the author and Penguin Books, thank you. The not-so-good: Henry is reluctant to give up his secrets. The good: Sensitively written, it’s an engaging story. What she doesn’t know is that in the middle of nowhere, she will start to feel like she belongs… In brief: Cate has never been known to stick at anything, but after a tragic accident she’s staying put in the bush.
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