Why people recommend it
The Secret River by Kate Grenville is an acclaimed historical novel that vividly portrays the brutal realities of early colonial Australia and the violent conflicts between British settlers and Indigenous Australians. On The Book Review podcast episode titled What to Read About North Korea, host Pamela Paul shared that she had recently finished reading Kate Grenville's historical novel, noting that she had previously recommended it and reiterating that it is a truly exceptional book. Paul discussed the novel again during an earlier episode of The Book Review titled 'The Story of the Jews' Continues, where she spoke further about her experience reading the historical narrative. Through these recurring podcast mentions, Paul emphasized the emotional impact and historical importance of Grenville's storytelling, encouraging listeners to explore a novel that fearlessly confronts difficult chapters of colonial history through masterfully crafted characters and evocative prose.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Pamela Paul — 2 mentions
“and the book is called the secret River”
“so I left my books there and the one that I that I finished first was Kate grenville's the secret river which I mentioned I think the last time I was on which is really good historical novel”