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I have joined this and another book forum in search of opinions/analysis on a book called "The Riders" by Tim Winton.

I and a friend have just read the book and were having hearty dialog trying to plumb its depths. The story on the surface is not so hard to grasp but some of the symbolism and anaolgy in the book is intense and others opinions would help us know if we are on the money or beaming off left field with our thoughts.

I cannot find reference to the book or to him!! I am amazed.

Tim Winton is an Aurtralian author, one of the finest from down under without a doubt. He won the Miles Franklin award (Australia's highest award) for the 4th time with his book Breath very recently. His best known work is probably Cloudstreet.

Now I know Australia is not renownd for literature but someone must have read this book - anyone?

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Tim Winton is unappreciated outside of this country. I think because what he writes is very Australian. Cloudstreet i agree is probably his best so far. I heard that production has started on making a TV series of it. Perhaps that will give Wintons works a broader audience.

Tim Winton is definitly worth a look into.

I'm a fan of his, and I'm embarassed to say I've never read The Riders, but I can definitely recommend Breath to anybody.

It's written simply but there are some fantastic undercurrents there.
Its the kind of book you're sad to finish, and leaves you sitting there thinking about it after the last page.

Cloudstreet is very Australian, which is great for me as an Aussie, but I harbour no illusions that the rest of the world is particularly interested.

Breath on the other hand, is pretty universal, I think. I can't say enough for this book.

I'll have to check out The Riders.

I've heard great things about The Riders...Haven't had time to read it yet, but it's on my to-do list. It should be excellent.

Tim Winton would have to be one of my very favourite authors. I have a complete love/hate relationship with his books, as sometimes the way he ends them is unfair (I like a happy ending) but thought provoking. The Riders would have to be my most favourite Tim Winton book - I have read it twice and each time my heart is ripped out of my chest. Dirt Music had hard characters to relate to, but once again, years later, I still drift in and out of their thought processes. I also listened to one of his books on CD - I can't remember the name of it - but it was something to do with whales and saving the whales ( it was probably called The Whales ). I admit to crying profusely at the end, as it hit me right in the stomach.
And on the complete other hand, Tim Winton wrote the Buggerlugs Bum Thief which I saw performed by The Arts Council for children, and it would have to be the funniest book I have ever seen brought to life. The kids (I am a teacher) were nearly wetting themselves.
Tim Winton is completely versatile and much under rated. I would definately love to have a beer with him anytime.

I'm not a huge Tim Winton fan though I really enjoyed Cloudstreet and Breath. I completely agree with Amelia, Cloudstreet is very Australian and I know a few people (non-Aussies) who have read it and didn't quite get everything that Winton was saying.

I haven't read anything else by Tim Winton but I'll certainly give The Riders a go and get back to you!

I'll start with Breath..

Being a former surfer before I got OLD . I love "Breath" it is so close to my heart. I really believe that Tim is one of our best modern authors. His books are just so real.

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