The Riders

Experience the transformative journey in 'The Riders,' a compelling novel by acclaimed author Tim Winton. This emotionally charged narrative encapsulates the essence of human connection, exploring profound themes of love, loss, and the complexity of our relationships. Following the story of Fred Scully, who awaits his wife and daughter at an international airport after two years apart, 'The Riders' offers readers an intense literary experience marked by suspenseful twists. As Scully's dreams of rekindling family ties unravel, readers are drawn into a gripping exploration of life's unpredictable nature. Written with the pacing of a thriller, this B-format paperback transports you through Europe, delving into the underbelly of a lover's nightmare and the agonizing process of personal revelation. Tim Winton’s exceptional storytelling resonates deeply, marked by vivid imagery and emotional depth. This 400-page masterpiece, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd in 2013, is a must-read for fans of contemporary literature and those seeking an introspective narrative. Discover reviews that highlight Winton's unique ability to provoke thought about masculinity and human imperatives, as well as the power of storytelling that celebrates both the chaos and joy of life. Immerse yourself in 'The Riders' and experience a world where familiarity and estrangement collide. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order, ensuring that literature of this caliber reaches you swiftly. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery of this phenomenal work of fiction.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143568803
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 400


Description:
The Riders, the novel that brought Tim Winton his first Booker Prize shortlisting, charts an odyssey across Europe, a transfixing journey through the underworld of every lover's nightmare.

Fred Scully waits at the arrival gate of an international airport, anxious to see his wife and daughter. After two years in Europe they are finally settling down. He sees a new life before them, a stable outlook again, a fresh start, a cottage in the Irish countryside that he's renovated by hand. He's waited, sweated on this reunion. He does not like to be alone - he's that kind of man.

The flight lands, the doors at the airport hiss open . . . Scully's life falls apart.

Written with the pace of a thriller and the human understanding of a master novelist, The Riders is the novel that brought Tim Winton to international attention.


'At its breaking heart is a fearless exploration of how well we can ever really know each other . . . Winton is not a great Australian novelist; he is a great novelist full stop.' The Times (London)

'Winton has forced a different kind of thinking about men and their imperatives, about the value and meaning of action . . . The Riders is a grand, poised, metaphorical reconciliation.' Sydney Morning Herald

'There is more feeling in this book than can ever be paraphrased.' Village Voice

'The Riders is about the painful process of learning to live without illusions, without false anticipation . . . Furious and vital . . . a celebration - of the messiness of life and of the force of good fiction.' The Guardian

'Vivid and rewarding . . .

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