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seclement's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to learn about Montebello, and I had hoped that this would be an interesting way to learn about it. It was, sort of, but the vast majority of this book is not about Montebello. Sure, this is a memoir and not a history book, but it failed for me on that count too, as the narrative was disjointed. One chapter did not flow easily to the next, and mostly the transitions were jarring. this was my first Drewe book, and I have been encouraged to read another (such as the Shark Net). I probably will eventually, as I do enjoy reading a bit of Australian literature, which is very rare for me. I didn't hate this book, and Drewe kept me reading, but I am not entirely sure why. He has a light, entertaining style and can be really funny at times, but the narrative was disjointed and fairly self-indulgent. If you enjoy Drewe's other works, perhaps you will enjoy this, but it wasn't for me.
jocelyn_sp's review against another edition
3.0
More a string of anecdotes than a memoir, but they are very good, well-told anecdotes. The central theme, his visit to the Montebello islands, and their nuclear history, is fascinating. The other theme, which I think I will call 'failed marriages and new beginnings' contains some lovely writing. Other stories, while good enough in themselves, feel like filler.
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