Came here to (embarrassingly) say that I have never heard of him, but that I would give him a read. Then I read in your post that he wrote Schindler's List and I'm even more embarrassed now. I will be sure to give him a read now and thanks for the great introduction.
Haven't read him yet, but you didn't have to say all that much to implant him on my reading list. I like when an author pursues whatever topic interests him, even if they aren't those that one would predictably expect someone - in this case an Australian - to present to the world from their backyard.
Alas, I have not read any of his novels to date. But after reading this I most certainly will. At the moment one of the books I'm reading is by Thomas Keneally, "A Bloody Good Rant: my passions, memories and demons" (2022). I am very impressed by his knowledge and wisdom.
It is a memoir, each chapter has a different theme, and he draws a lot from historical, environmental, business, scientific and sociopolitical events/movements/challenges, and people he has admired or found influential or interesting. It's taking me some time to get through it, is quite heavy going, but there's a lot to learn
Correcting a typo -- The Daughters of Mars is the title of his 2012 novel.
Schindler’s List is quite the story to have on one's resume.
Indeed.
I’m Australian and I’m ashamed to say I’ve never heard of him, but I will be checking out his work after this piece.
Thanks Mike!
You're Australian, eh, Michael? Good to know. Guess I should have surmised that from the word "platypus".
Yeah I tried to give Australia a subtle nod with that name.
Thanks Mike
Came here to (embarrassingly) say that I have never heard of him, but that I would give him a read. Then I read in your post that he wrote Schindler's List and I'm even more embarrassed now. I will be sure to give him a read now and thanks for the great introduction.
Excellent, Joaquin.
Thanks for introducing Keneally to us! I have never read him.
Sure thing, Anu.
Haven't read him yet, but you didn't have to say all that much to implant him on my reading list. I like when an author pursues whatever topic interests him, even if they aren't those that one would predictably expect someone - in this case an Australian - to present to the world from their backyard.
Will have to investigate further, thx for the rec Mike.
You bet, Troy.
I like the sound of "The Book of Science and Antiquities" and "Napoleon's Last Island". Thanks for the recommendations!
Sure thing, Jules.
Alas, I have not read any of his novels to date. But after reading this I most certainly will. At the moment one of the books I'm reading is by Thomas Keneally, "A Bloody Good Rant: my passions, memories and demons" (2022). I am very impressed by his knowledge and wisdom.
His memoir, sounds like, Lee?
It is a memoir, each chapter has a different theme, and he draws a lot from historical, environmental, business, scientific and sociopolitical events/movements/challenges, and people he has admired or found influential or interesting. It's taking me some time to get through it, is quite heavy going, but there's a lot to learn
Very interesting, Lee. I should probably read it. Bet I'd like it.
Yes I think you would enjoy it. It's very educational too.