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An Open Swimmer Audiobook (Unabridged)

By: Tim Winton
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Read By: Humphrey Bower Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:
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Tim Winton's classic first novel, full of wonderful characterisations and rich and evocative language.

Jerra and his best mate Sean set off in a beaten-up old VW to go camping on the coast. Jerra's friends and family want to know when he will finish university, when he will find a girl. But they don't understand about Sean's mother, Jewel, or the bush or the fish with the pearl. They think he needs a job, but what Jerra is searching for is more elusive. Only the sea, and perhaps the old man who lives in a shack beside it, can help. An Open Swimmer is a remarkable first novel by award-winning author Tim Winton.

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"I loved the fragmentation and the ambiguity. I loved not knowing exactly what was going on and the unanswered questions. I loved the descriptions of the landscape and the intricate details of fishing, camping and everything else. Guess you could say I loved it."

— Ingall (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This novel didn't appeal to me like some of Winton's other novels such as 'in the winter dark',' breath' and 'cloudstreet'. But pretty amazing to think he wrote this when he was so young. "

    — Jessica, 10/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An audio book "

    — Ange, 9/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read it so long ago its hard to remember - but I'm pretty sure I liked it!! "

    — Jane, 7/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Readers can interpret in so many different ways. Was interested in how bits have been borrowed for more recent works. Great read, loved the interweaving of themes and unanswered questions. "

    — doug, 5/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I recall disliking every word of this book, which is a shame because it's Tim Winton. Then again, it's another book I studied at school, which is a virtual guarantee I won't like a book because I have no choice about reading it. "

    — Joanna, 1/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love the way that this guy writes, but wow some of his books are black. This is a beautifully written story full of damaged characters. Metaphorical and lyrical but don't read it if you are easily depressed! "

    — Kerry, 5/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Tim Winton, I love you - but this book was definitely not my favourite of yours. Depressing, moody, beautifully written but hard for me to continue to the end. "

    — Cherie, 11/28/2009
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Finding this book a bit hard going because, quite frankly, I regard it as quite boring, but I will endeavor to complete it...I feel compelled to! Did not finish it..........mega-boring...yawn...sorry Tim. "

    — Sue, 10/24/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read it so long ago its hard to remember - but I'm pretty sure I liked it!! "

    — Jane, 11/16/2007

About Tim Winton

Tim Winton is widely considered one of the greatest living Australian writers. He has published numerous books, and his work has been translated into twenty-eight languages. Since his first novel, An Open Swimmer, won the Australian/Vogel Award in 1981, he has won the Miles Franklin Award four times and twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize. He lives in Western Australia.

About Humphrey Bower

Humphrey Bower, winner of multiple Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for best narration, is a writer, actor, and director. He earned his BA in English literature from Oxford University and has worked extensively in theater, and television. He was a founding member of the Melbourne collective Whistling in the Theatre and the Perth independent company Last Seen Imagining. He is the artistic director of Night Train Productions.