Dirt Music

Dirt Music by Tim Winton is a novel about the power of love, following Georgie Jutland, who is stranded with a man she doesn't love and two kids. When she meets Luther Fox, an outcast on the run from his past, he brings hope and danger into her life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2018
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Dirt Music, a novel by Tim Winton, delves into the profound essence of love. Within its pages, we meet Georgie Jutland, a character whose life appears to be in disarray. At the age of forty, Georgie finds herself trapped in a relationship with a man she does not cherish, burdened by the responsibility of raising two children whose mother has passed away. Her days are characterized by monotony and her nights are plagued by a relentless cycle of vodka and self-loathing. However, everything changes when Georgie glimpses a shadow drifting up the beach below her house one early morning. It is Luther Fox, an enigmatic outcast, a man fleeing from his own troubled past. And here he enters Georgie's life, bringing with him a glimmer of hope, perhaps even the possibility of love. Yet, as Georgie embarks on this new journey, she also becomes aware of the inherent dangers that accompany Luther's presence.

Dirt Music is a captivating tale that explores the complexities of human relationships and the resilience of the human spirit. Tim Winton's writing is masterful, with vivid descriptions and nuanced characters that bring the story to life. The novel's themes of love, loss, and redemption are universal and resonate with readers of all ages. Through Georgie's journey, we witness the power of compassion and the ability to find redemption even in the darkest of times. Dirt Music is a testament to the enduring strength of the human heart and the transformative power of love.

Weight: 334g
Dimension: 131 x 197 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509871131