Joey: The Man from Ironbark Hill

by Jennie Linnane

Unlucky at birth, Joey Chapman was not so bright as his three sisters, but he was always the sun in Irma’s impoverished world. His mother taught him as much as he was able to learn, and his grandfather showed him the basics of farming on Ironbark Hill. Joey had one terror in his otherwise happy regular beatings from Alex, his drunken stepfather. When Alex died, older Joey ably assumed the role of protector of his mother and his three sisters. He was well-loved by everyone – except jealous, vengeful bikie, Rocco. Big Joe grew into an extraordinarily handsome man. He began to yearn for a different kind of love, but what woman would romantically love a man who was intellectually impaired? Joey had come a long way since the days of his alarming fire-lighting habit and finally conquered it. Or did he?

234 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2020

Reviews

[A Mac · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was told from the point of view of several different characters who are all connected to Joey. It was a little overwhelming at first because there are at least eight different narrators and it was difficult to keep people straight, but as the story continues it becomes more focused making it easier to keep track of characters. I enjoyed everything about this work, from the author's writing style to the well-written characters. This is book 3 in a series but can be read as a standalone.

[Julie Whitley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful continuation of the Ironbark Hill stories

I have been enthralled with the stories of Natalie and their family on Ironbark Hill and now of her brother Joey told from the perspectives of family and friends. The scenes are gently woven together, more and more intricately with each chapter, making it difficult to put down until the very satisfying conclusion is reached. I highly recommend these stories!