The Savage Crows
By Robert Drewe
1976
First Published
3.85
Average Rating
264
Number of Pages
This revelatory story of the most tragic, cruel, brave and misguided episode in Australia's history – the "saving" of a unique race, the Tasmanian Aborigines – is seen through the eyes of an obsessive young present-day narrator. Breathtaking and visionary in its scope, The Savage Crows breaks new fictional ground in its affecting portrayal of the collision of worlds, generations and mythologies. From suburban apathy and cynicism blossoms a wild, foolhardy and beautiful hinterland of time and space.
Avg Rating
3.85
Number of Ratings
68
5 STARS
24%
4 STARS
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3 STARS
28%
2 STARS
3%
1 STARS
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Author
Robert Drewe
Author · 20 books
Robert Drewe is among Australia’s most loved writers – of novels, memoir and short stories. His iconic Australian books include The Shark Net, The Bodysurfers and Our Sunshine. He is also editor of Black Inc.’s Best Australian Stories annual series. Recently, he has revisited the short story himself, with a masterful new collection, The Rip. Jo Case spoke to him for Readings about storytelling.
