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Straya
I love a sunburnt dystopia.
Straya lies in ruins. A once proud nation, former Australia has regressed into a patchwork civilization cowering under the deadly heat of a merciless sun. Savage violence lurks around every corner. Good pubs, but.
Affable young mutant, Franga, risks life and double-jointed limb to help provide for his makeshift family of mutie kids and increasingly senile friend and mentor, Ken Ages. After finding a strange artifact in the deadly Downlow district, Franga inadvertently starts a horrifying chain reaction...
Something terrifying takes form in New Sydney. A colossal beast rises, as unspeakably powerful as it is malevolent, and if Franga and his crew of misfits can't stop it? Then all of Straya is completely farked.
Straya lies in ruins. A once proud nation, former Australia has regressed into a patchwork civilization cowering under the deadly heat of a merciless sun. Savage violence lurks around every corner. Good pubs, but.
Affable young mutant, Franga, risks life and double-jointed limb to help provide for his makeshift family of mutie kids and increasingly senile friend and mentor, Ken Ages. After finding a strange artifact in the deadly Downlow district, Franga inadvertently starts a horrifying chain reaction...
Something terrifying takes form in New Sydney. A colossal beast rises, as unspeakably powerful as it is malevolent, and if Franga and his crew of misfits can't stop it? Then all of Straya is completely farked.
312 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2021
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Anthony O'Connor
2 books35 followersAnthony O’Connor is a writer, reviewer, teacher and journalist. He has written original screenplays for the indie Aussie romcom, Angst, and the blood-soaked, allegorical office horror, Redd Inc. (aka Inhuman Resources in the US/UK).
O’Connor’s first novel was the cult hit Straya, a rip-snorting adventure set in the post-apocalyptic ruins of New Sydney, starring an affable mutant who is bad at violence but quite good at amateur theatre. It was described by Blunt Mag as “the most Aussie sci-fi epic ever” and is currently being developed into an animated series.
His latest book is Emma After, a YA ghost story set in a haunted hotel in rural Australia featuring a colourful cast of the dearly departed and the wretched living “Breathers” they must haunt away. Combining action, adventure, suspense, romance and comedy, Emma After has been described by author Isobelle Carmody as “both thrilling and so very surprising that ‘original’ would be an understatement” and “a rollercoaster ride no one will want to miss.”
O’Connor bangs on about film, TV and video games for numerous outlets and, occasionally, to disinterested cats. O’Connor regularly contributes dialogue, story beats and additional writing for film and TV projects.
O’Connor’s first novel was the cult hit Straya, a rip-snorting adventure set in the post-apocalyptic ruins of New Sydney, starring an affable mutant who is bad at violence but quite good at amateur theatre. It was described by Blunt Mag as “the most Aussie sci-fi epic ever” and is currently being developed into an animated series.
His latest book is Emma After, a YA ghost story set in a haunted hotel in rural Australia featuring a colourful cast of the dearly departed and the wretched living “Breathers” they must haunt away. Combining action, adventure, suspense, romance and comedy, Emma After has been described by author Isobelle Carmody as “both thrilling and so very surprising that ‘original’ would be an understatement” and “a rollercoaster ride no one will want to miss.”
O’Connor bangs on about film, TV and video games for numerous outlets and, occasionally, to disinterested cats. O’Connor regularly contributes dialogue, story beats and additional writing for film and TV projects.
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May 17, 2023
What an amazing sci-fi/horror novel about a dystopian Sydney after Australia or 'Straya' as its pronounced by us Aussies has been destroyed.
It follows our protagonist Franga who is a mutant and considered second class by the normal folk of New Sydney. There is a great devide between the rich, poor, normal citizens and the mutants. Parts are overrun by violent gangs, religious fanatics and horrific mutated creatures. Franga is on a scavenger hunt and after a run in with a local gang comes in possession of a mysterious artifact he knows nothing about thinking he can probably sell to get some food for himself and 12 mutant kids at the shelter he lives at with Ken his mentor a normal citizen with a secretive past.
This artifact is more than he or anyone else bargained for an unleashes a horrifying beast on New Sydney which consumes the personalities of the victims and mutates their bodies into it's own. Franga, the kids and Ken must figure out a way to stop the beast before it's too late.
This is quintessentially Australian and it's awesome. It has copious amounts of slang that it needed it's own glossary at the front which even I growing up here did turn to once or twice. Its descriptions of the city and its unique locations around it had me visualising it all with ease. The monster itself and how it consumed, mutated and used the bodies of its victims to grow appendages, faces and personalities is written in such a way its utterly gross and also hilarious.
This novel has a lot of humour and a ton of heart. You wouldn't think it would but you end up falling in love with Franga and his band of misfit kids. Franga and Ken's relationship has some dialogue that really hits you in those feels as it progresses and we learn more about there past together.
If you haven't been sold on it so far reading this just know that it is has you laughing your ass off, disgusted, horrified, angry and tense from one page to the next. Hey Tom Savini loved it so theres also that going for it as well. A must read for any Australian genre fiction reader or anyone after an absolutely bonkers plot driven narrative. Fun from the first page to the last.
It follows our protagonist Franga who is a mutant and considered second class by the normal folk of New Sydney. There is a great devide between the rich, poor, normal citizens and the mutants. Parts are overrun by violent gangs, religious fanatics and horrific mutated creatures. Franga is on a scavenger hunt and after a run in with a local gang comes in possession of a mysterious artifact he knows nothing about thinking he can probably sell to get some food for himself and 12 mutant kids at the shelter he lives at with Ken his mentor a normal citizen with a secretive past.
This artifact is more than he or anyone else bargained for an unleashes a horrifying beast on New Sydney which consumes the personalities of the victims and mutates their bodies into it's own. Franga, the kids and Ken must figure out a way to stop the beast before it's too late.
This is quintessentially Australian and it's awesome. It has copious amounts of slang that it needed it's own glossary at the front which even I growing up here did turn to once or twice. Its descriptions of the city and its unique locations around it had me visualising it all with ease. The monster itself and how it consumed, mutated and used the bodies of its victims to grow appendages, faces and personalities is written in such a way its utterly gross and also hilarious.
This novel has a lot of humour and a ton of heart. You wouldn't think it would but you end up falling in love with Franga and his band of misfit kids. Franga and Ken's relationship has some dialogue that really hits you in those feels as it progresses and we learn more about there past together.
If you haven't been sold on it so far reading this just know that it is has you laughing your ass off, disgusted, horrified, angry and tense from one page to the next. Hey Tom Savini loved it so theres also that going for it as well. A must read for any Australian genre fiction reader or anyone after an absolutely bonkers plot driven narrative. Fun from the first page to the last.
May 1, 2021
Blisteringly funny, hyper-violent and relentlessly irreverent romp through post-apocalyptic Sydney. Young mutant Franga is used to fighting for survival on the mean streets of the Innasiddy but now finds himself battling for the future of the human race against a monstrous threat born out of the sort of heedless mad science that brought us to this fallen state of existence. Written in Australian in much the same way that Trainspotting is written in Scottish, this is the most Aussie SF effort since Mad Max 2. Full disclosure: I know the author but even if I didn't, this would still get top marks from me. Bound to be a movie sooner rather than later, so read the book now for bragging rights.
September 26, 2021
The cover what was made me pick this up and I was definitely not disappointed in this dystopian novel. A fast moving and entertaining pp lot with some very interesting characters to follow. Loved this as an audiobook and would highly recommend it!
May 1, 2021
I'm an old-as-the-hills video gamer who's no stranger to dystopian hellscapes. That said, I still found this post-calamity Oz to be equal parts horrifying, bloody and bloody hilarious. Not since “Trent From Punchie” (or possibly “Damo and Darren”) has the bogan essence of this country been as thoroughly pressed, bottled, aged to perfection (cuppla hundred in-universe years) and served up for entertainment purposes. This is champagne comedy and a rollicking, riveting action-adventure to boot. Couldn't put the bugger down. Straya is a 'paperyback' well worth your dollarydoos.
May 1, 2021
I read this book straight after reading Dune, and I still thought this was great. It’s not Dune, but then what is?
What it is though, is a whole lot of fun. Mad laughs. An even madder plot. The joy of reading a book in pseudostrine. Buckets and buckets of social commentary. A compelling world. Characters I want to know more about. And a whole lot of heart.
*I know the author, which is why I had the chance to read it early. But I’m also blunt and honest to a fault, and this book will make you laugh out loud and possibly cry
What it is though, is a whole lot of fun. Mad laughs. An even madder plot. The joy of reading a book in pseudostrine. Buckets and buckets of social commentary. A compelling world. Characters I want to know more about. And a whole lot of heart.
*I know the author, which is why I had the chance to read it early. But I’m also blunt and honest to a fault, and this book will make you laugh out loud and possibly cry
May 28, 2021
Such a brilliant book. So clever and outrageous. Thoroughly enjoyable. Wonderful characters. Mystery. Suspense. Humour. Everything you want in a book. Couldn't put it down. GROUUUUUSE!!!
August 16, 2021
Australians have a rather tenuous connection to the English language. They even have a name for their particular dialect, “Strine.” The nice thing about Strine for the rest of us is that it’s almost intelligible. When you see it written down, it’s quite possible, and even fun, to try to figure out where those words come from and what they might mean.
This element is very important in “Straya,” because, as the title suggests, this author takes a mild penchant for linguistic creativity in his country and pushes it into the realm of Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy.
The whole story revolves around the hero, Franga, one of the nicest mutants you’re ever likely to meet. He’s in love with Gia, the local prozzie with the heart of gold, who helps him with the houseful of mutie orphans he looks after. His mentor is Ken Ages (another example of the language transformation. “How long have you been alive?” “_ _ ckin’ ages.”) Ken is an aging scientist with parts of his brain literally missing, but tantalizing flashes of sanity and intelligence hint at a solution to humanity’s problems.
Leaving the ruggies in Gia’s care, our two heroes go on a mission from the Inasiddy where they live through the Downlow — ruins of post-apocalyptic Sydney — to return a “not-a-gem” to its owners and find out what the device was for. Unfortunately, they participate in the forging of a creatively ghastly monster that, the moment we start getting tired of it, morphs into something new and more entertaining (read: horrible, bloodthirsty and generally nasty).
The journey takes them skulking through the territories of traditional “Mad Max” style feral tribes that have grown up after the disaster. This gives the author a never-ending opportunity for creative costumes, physiognomies, and general mayhem. Regular animals have “all gawn ex-stinked,” but the creatures replacing them are much more fun.
And that is the key to the enjoyment of this story. Fun. No matter how frightening, bloody and depressing the plot gets, Franga takes it all in stride with his good-natured “cobber” personality and optimism. There is no fear that this author will create a winsome eight-year-old mutie and then kill her off to create bathos. No, her plight exists solely to drive Franga to further heights of heroism. So we can relax and enjoy it all. I know it cuts into the suspense a bit, but it’s that kind of book.
Highly recommended as a fun read for adults who like their stories filled with blood, guts, action and optimism.
This review was originally posted on Reedsy Discovery
This element is very important in “Straya,” because, as the title suggests, this author takes a mild penchant for linguistic creativity in his country and pushes it into the realm of Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy.
The whole story revolves around the hero, Franga, one of the nicest mutants you’re ever likely to meet. He’s in love with Gia, the local prozzie with the heart of gold, who helps him with the houseful of mutie orphans he looks after. His mentor is Ken Ages (another example of the language transformation. “How long have you been alive?” “_ _ ckin’ ages.”) Ken is an aging scientist with parts of his brain literally missing, but tantalizing flashes of sanity and intelligence hint at a solution to humanity’s problems.
Leaving the ruggies in Gia’s care, our two heroes go on a mission from the Inasiddy where they live through the Downlow — ruins of post-apocalyptic Sydney — to return a “not-a-gem” to its owners and find out what the device was for. Unfortunately, they participate in the forging of a creatively ghastly monster that, the moment we start getting tired of it, morphs into something new and more entertaining (read: horrible, bloodthirsty and generally nasty).
The journey takes them skulking through the territories of traditional “Mad Max” style feral tribes that have grown up after the disaster. This gives the author a never-ending opportunity for creative costumes, physiognomies, and general mayhem. Regular animals have “all gawn ex-stinked,” but the creatures replacing them are much more fun.
And that is the key to the enjoyment of this story. Fun. No matter how frightening, bloody and depressing the plot gets, Franga takes it all in stride with his good-natured “cobber” personality and optimism. There is no fear that this author will create a winsome eight-year-old mutie and then kill her off to create bathos. No, her plight exists solely to drive Franga to further heights of heroism. So we can relax and enjoy it all. I know it cuts into the suspense a bit, but it’s that kind of book.
Highly recommended as a fun read for adults who like their stories filled with blood, guts, action and optimism.
This review was originally posted on Reedsy Discovery
July 2, 2023
Saw this book on Twitter and it was an instabuy based on the cover and blurb. Took it on an ultimatum Aussie road trip up to the top of Cape York and then home thru the outback. Book did not disappoint. It’s a feel-good dystopian adventure set in a post-climate-collapse ruined Sydney. Not going to spoil it other than to say read it. You’ll laugh and have your heart-strings tugged.
July 30, 2021
So I'm generally a slow reader. This is because I usually read 3-4 books at the same time, but with Straya by Anthony O'Connor I just put all the other books down. "Damn those other books!" I exclaimed and I threw them all in the trash.
This is just pure joy. There are elements or Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, and a weird feeling that the author probably watched much of the same movies as I did as a young 'un. But what I loved about this was that O'Connor's voice is unique and fresh in this genre and the characters all freshly whipped from their mama's hoo-has, and come to life on the page and take you on this brilliant and at some times hilariously grotesque parade through the streets or a future dystopian Sydney.
These are the characters who rarely get to stand centre stage, obscured by the tired old heroes of epic fantasy tales, and it is so nice to see this kind of story from their point of view.
Anyway, I'm bored of writing now. Just buy the sodding book and do yourself a favour. Then buy copies for your families and mates because nothing says "I love you" more than a brand new book. Except maybe a Landrover, but if you can't afford a Landrover, buy them them Straya by Anthony O'Connor.
This is just pure joy. There are elements or Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, and a weird feeling that the author probably watched much of the same movies as I did as a young 'un. But what I loved about this was that O'Connor's voice is unique and fresh in this genre and the characters all freshly whipped from their mama's hoo-has, and come to life on the page and take you on this brilliant and at some times hilariously grotesque parade through the streets or a future dystopian Sydney.
These are the characters who rarely get to stand centre stage, obscured by the tired old heroes of epic fantasy tales, and it is so nice to see this kind of story from their point of view.
Anyway, I'm bored of writing now. Just buy the sodding book and do yourself a favour. Then buy copies for your families and mates because nothing says "I love you" more than a brand new book. Except maybe a Landrover, but if you can't afford a Landrover, buy them them Straya by Anthony O'Connor.
December 22, 2021
I can tell you from my experience, this book is a gem In the rough. A vivid wasteland filled with captivating characters leads you on a journey to so much more. The Aussie slang and attitude shine in this book, along with the well-crafted story itself. Engage yourself with the little Mutant, who's destined to be more, destined to save a his country, who also longs for the girl who accepts him for just being him. Heartfelt mastery of having you fall in love with the characters, even if you weren't meant to. One phrase I've never heard in any book except this, has had me thinking about it since I read it. ROADSCAB!
September 6, 2021
When I imagine the future of my home town, I never thought that it would include the THINGS presented to me in Straya.
Straya presents a toxic, nightmare future told through an Australiana tinted comic lens.
A unique cocktail of comedy, horror and apocalyptic prophecy that will appeal to adults who loved VHS age horror films, with tongues planted firmly in cheeks.
Favourite quote:
“An individual can be grouse. A group of people are mostly okay. A mob, however, is usually a packs cunce, no matter how righteous their cause”
Straya presents a toxic, nightmare future told through an Australiana tinted comic lens.
A unique cocktail of comedy, horror and apocalyptic prophecy that will appeal to adults who loved VHS age horror films, with tongues planted firmly in cheeks.
Favourite quote:
“An individual can be grouse. A group of people are mostly okay. A mob, however, is usually a packs cunce, no matter how righteous their cause”
May 10, 2021
Set in a Sydney that, quite frankly, seems like we're only a fortnight away from existing for REAL, Straya is the dystopian take our city needs. Funny and touching (a hallmark of Anthony's writing for film) you're drawn into Franga's world quickly and easily. The bogan, sweary, patois used by the characters is spot-on as the ultimate evolution of Aussie slang and bogan phrases. Everything fits together just right with this book.
An excellent debut novel and I hope we see more.
An excellent debut novel and I hope we see more.
June 10, 2021
A weird & intricate riot of beaut mutie fun
This book will teach you the language of the Australian, mad dispopian desolation of the city of Sydney through the eyes of a lad with yellow skin, big eyes and a huge heart. Ruined, and lawless, it is still home despite the savage violence set to explode any minute. Get set for raucous belly laughs as an array of weird characters performs their way into the hearts of a city lost. Just be careful, there are monsters
This book will teach you the language of the Australian, mad dispopian desolation of the city of Sydney through the eyes of a lad with yellow skin, big eyes and a huge heart. Ruined, and lawless, it is still home despite the savage violence set to explode any minute. Get set for raucous belly laughs as an array of weird characters performs their way into the hearts of a city lost. Just be careful, there are monsters
May 2, 2021
My God, I love this book. It's funny, it's weird, a little gross, and it'll make you feel warm inside. From our affable hero Franga to his troupe of ADORABLE mutie orphans, the characters are well realised and extremely lovable. Strap in for a wild, and incredibly ocker (in the best possible way), ride.
June 4, 2021
This is the first time I’ve reviewed anything, but I just had to let people know what a gem this book is. Genuinely funny and charming in equal measure, you’ll find yourself really caring and, dare I say it, rooting for the story’s protagonist, Franga. Honestly, do yourself a favour and be as surprised and riveted by this fantastic adventure as I was.
June 2, 2021
Great stuff
A fascinating read from start to end. The extended Strayan slang a thorough delight. Brilliant, funny, moving. And I’m not sayin all this just because we have the same name. Fair dinkum.
A fascinating read from start to end. The extended Strayan slang a thorough delight. Brilliant, funny, moving. And I’m not sayin all this just because we have the same name. Fair dinkum.
March 18, 2022
Pretty grouse and a top read.
A fun story of muties and monsters with a surprising amount of heart. This book had some laugh out loud moments and Franga, the main character, becomes completely endearing as the story goes on. With a smack of Tank Girl and a whack of Welcome to Woop Woop, this story is a welcome addition to the Ozploitation bin fire.
No problem recommending this one.
A fun story of muties and monsters with a surprising amount of heart. This book had some laugh out loud moments and Franga, the main character, becomes completely endearing as the story goes on. With a smack of Tank Girl and a whack of Welcome to Woop Woop, this story is a welcome addition to the Ozploitation bin fire.
No problem recommending this one.
July 19, 2023
This bonza little book by fair dinkum top bloke Anthony O'Connor is deadset bloody grouse and you should deffo give it a squiz.
June 13, 2021
One of the most unique books I have read in a very long time. Bloody brilliant. Laugh out loud hilarious. Highly recommend for a fun ride!
February 8, 2024
durries! bit fuggen entertaining even though it gobbed on a bit towards the end there, still a unique as fark book that will have me saying trouserly for a while to come. thanks cunce!
May 23, 2021
Bonza book about a bunch of grouse cunce in new Sydney!
Thoroughly enjoyed this exy-stencil read.
Thoroughly enjoyed this exy-stencil read.
June 12, 2023
Saw this book on Twitter and it was an instabuy based on the cover and blurb. Took it on an ultimatum Aussie road trip up to the top of Cape York and then home thru the outback. Book did not disappoint. It’s a feel-good dystopian adventure set in a post-climate-collapse ruined Sydney. Not going to spoil it other than to say read it. You’ll laugh and have your heart-strings tugged.
May 2, 2021
Delightfully funny, thoughtful and riveting, Straya is a heartfelt romp through a not-too-distant dystopian Sydney. This skilfully written tale is filled with mystery, danger, and some pretty grouse characters to boot! Difficult to put down, this gem is definitely worth a read.
May 10, 2021
Strap yourself in for a rollicking adventure through climate-ravaged New Sydney, populated with failed biological experiments suffering under blistering skies.
This a rare book of enormous imagination. Part Clockwork Orange, part Mad Max, part The Castle, this is a big-hearted story about Franga, a bottom-of-the-heap mutant desperately fighting for his outcast family's survival in the toxic future city. His battle to defend his home from deadset monsters, both human and inhuman is a page-turner for the warm-but-not-faint-hearted.
This book deserves to rise to the top of your reading pile in large part due to O'Connor's invention of a futuristic Aussie streetslang which offers humour and irony to counterpoint the blood-soaked massacres that punctuate Franga’s journey. This Strayan vernacular tumbles out of his characters’ mouths in a joyous, unstoppable torrent of profanity that is authentically Australian.
Get it in ya, mate!
This a rare book of enormous imagination. Part Clockwork Orange, part Mad Max, part The Castle, this is a big-hearted story about Franga, a bottom-of-the-heap mutant desperately fighting for his outcast family's survival in the toxic future city. His battle to defend his home from deadset monsters, both human and inhuman is a page-turner for the warm-but-not-faint-hearted.
This book deserves to rise to the top of your reading pile in large part due to O'Connor's invention of a futuristic Aussie streetslang which offers humour and irony to counterpoint the blood-soaked massacres that punctuate Franga’s journey. This Strayan vernacular tumbles out of his characters’ mouths in a joyous, unstoppable torrent of profanity that is authentically Australian.
Get it in ya, mate!
November 18, 2024
*Straya*, , offers an unapologetic and often hilarious exploration of Australian identity, family dynamics, and personal growth. The title itself—a playful reference to the country’s informal nickname—sets the tone for a narrative that’s both irreverent and insightful. O’Connor’s wit is sharp, and his ability to balance humor with more serious reflections on his life experiences makes for a compelling read.
O’Connor’s storytelling shines through as he tackles everything from the chaos of growing up in suburban Australia to the complex relationships with his parents and his search for meaning in a world that often feels both absurd and deeply frustrating. His observations on Australian culture—its quirks, contradictions, and dark undercurrents—are engaging, often evoking laughter while prompting deeper contemplation.
The book’s structure is episodic, jumping between past and present in a way that mirrors the fragmented nature of O’Connor's life. While this approach occasionally disrupts the narrative flow, it also adds a layer of authenticity, reflecting how memory and self-understanding often unfold in non-linear ways.
What makes *Straya* particularly effective is its emotional honesty. O'Connor doesn't shy away from revealing his vulnerabilities, whether that’s in dealing with family dysfunction, personal failures, or grappling with broader existential questions. While the humor often lightens the tone, there's an undercurrent of rawness that grounds the book and makes it resonate.
If there’s a downside, it’s that some readers may find the self-deprecating humor a bit too much at times, but for those who appreciate a brutally honest and comically self-aware perspective, *Straya* delivers. The book is an engaging blend of satire and sincerity, a love letter to a country that’s as confounding as it is endearing.
Overall, *Straya* is an excellent read for anyone looking for a funny, honest, and thought-provoking memoir that captures the complexities of Australian life with a deft and entertaining touch.
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May 8, 2023
Absolute pearler of a book it's funny thrilling has great characters.
The story's a bewdy it gets you hooked and pulls you in so good if you're reading on the train you forget to get off at Northgate and go through to toombul because it's so enticing.
A bonzer book that'd appeal to anyone with a sense of humour and loves a great story with great action adventure a dystopian thrillridr ripsnorterr adventure from start to finish
Go get a copy!!
Give it a burl you won't be sorry
Hope it gets adapted to the screen hint hint Amazon.
The story's a bewdy it gets you hooked and pulls you in so good if you're reading on the train you forget to get off at Northgate and go through to toombul because it's so enticing.
A bonzer book that'd appeal to anyone with a sense of humour and loves a great story with great action adventure a dystopian thrillridr ripsnorterr adventure from start to finish
Go get a copy!!
Give it a burl you won't be sorry
Hope it gets adapted to the screen hint hint Amazon.
November 19, 2022
Finally got around to reading this book.
To use the vernacular of protagonist ‘Franga’
‘Anthony, you are a bloody grouse murder poet.’
For real man.
I rarely read these days. If I’m honest, I’ve been that way most of my life. So I don’t have the ability to speak about books as I do movies.
But let me tell you, after turning the last page on Straya, I just want to read another book and take a chance on the ’yarts’ of another author.
To use the vernacular of protagonist ‘Franga’
‘Anthony, you are a bloody grouse murder poet.’
For real man.
I rarely read these days. If I’m honest, I’ve been that way most of my life. So I don’t have the ability to speak about books as I do movies.
But let me tell you, after turning the last page on Straya, I just want to read another book and take a chance on the ’yarts’ of another author.
March 25, 2024
I read this book a few weeks ago and I’m still thinking about it. I want to live with this book. I want to marry this book and have its babies. I haven’t enjoyed anything as much as I enjoyed this in a long time. The gore was fantastic, the characters were insane and the humour was just perfection. I must thank the author for the glossary though. I got used to the language after a while but it definitely came in handy. Sequel please.
May 8, 2023
Fair Dinkum Aussie gold
Australian sci fi done to perfection this little gem is one of the finest books I've ever clapped me eyes onto.
This grouse yarn will have ya bustin a gut laughing getting hooked on the story and checking your kimbies at times.
Its got everything mutants, molls gang of moots
Blues going the knuckle.
It's a flamin good time
Australian sci fi done to perfection this little gem is one of the finest books I've ever clapped me eyes onto.
This grouse yarn will have ya bustin a gut laughing getting hooked on the story and checking your kimbies at times.
Its got everything mutants, molls gang of moots
Blues going the knuckle.
It's a flamin good time
November 18, 2023
This book is chock full of heart. And guts. And other body parts, often severely munted. It is super funny, super gory, super exciting, super imaginative and the most Aussie thing I've ever read. (I had a longer review in mind, but other readers have already covered it all off). I see in the author's bio that an animated series of Straya is in the works. I bet it's gonna be fuggen grouse.
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