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By: Tim Winton
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Now a major motion picture, starring Simon Baker, Elizabeth Debicki, and Richard Roxburgh.

Breath, by renowned Australian author Tim Winton, is a story of risk, of learning one's limits by challenging death.

On the wild, lonely coast of Western Australia, two thrill-seeking teenage boys fall under the spell of a veteran big-wave surfer named Sando. Their mentor urges them into a regiment of danger and challenge, and the boys test themselves and each other on storm swells and over shark-haunted reefs. The boys give no thought to what they could lose, or to the demons that drive their mentor on into ever-greater danger. Venturing beyond all caution—in sports, relationships, and sex—each character approaches a point from which none of them will return undamaged.

©2008 Tim Winton (P)2018 W. F. Howes Ltd. Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction

Critic reviews

“Darkly exhilarating...A tautly gorgeous meditation on the inescapable human addiction to 'the monotony of drawing breath,' whether you want to or not.” —The New York Times Book Review

“A tender, incisive, sometimes brutal, and always moving coming-of-age novel...The prose is always astonishing, the descriptions of sea and weather especially vivid....The book seems as simple, and as vital, as the act of breathing itself.” —The Seattle Times

“Breath is a coming-of-age novel written with Tim Winton's customary tenderness and vivid sense of place and psychological truth. He manages to portray brilliantly made characters against a mythic landscape, thus creating a narrative that is gripping and breath-taking both in its vast scope and in its use of emotional detail. This is his most forceful and perfect novel to date.” —Colm Toibin, author of The Master

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I love Tim Winton and this book is no exception. His descriptions of water and surfing are evocative. Character development was good too. I had watched the film first, then read the book, and it didn't disappoint. I honestly think it was more descriptive than the movie!

Amazing surfing descriptions

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Story is captivating and draws the reader in in its subtle and sneaky manner . Finished it in two days. Just loved it!

Captivating

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My favorite book of all time! I’ve read it at least a half a dozen times. It’s so much better than the film.

Great read

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Well, Tim Winton can do no wrong. The narrator absolutely nails the voice of the Aussie bloke.

Superb!

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Of you've ever wanted to know the feeling that surfers get from riding dangerous waves, this book is perfect for that

Surfers

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This story embodies everything about growing up on the ocean. It will make you uncomfortable in the very best way

For any water ocean lover

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mesmerizing narration and great storyline.
lyrical description of surfing, the ocean, and human feelings.

yes, yes

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Tim Winton told a story that I related to do strongly. I’ve been bored with everything I have read recently. This book hit me so hard. It reminded me of the adventures of my youth. The mistakes that I have made in my life. And finally how to live with the memories of these things now that I am older. I recommend it to any adventurous soul.

Excellent

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Great read. So Glad I discovered this author. Interesting characters and enjoyed the Australian setting.

Beautiful writing

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