This is quite a varied collection. Initially I thought I would give it a lower rating, but as I progressed through the book, I found it increasingly appealing. If you pick this up and struggle with it a bit, keep going, gems await you.
All the stories demonstrate good writing. They paint vivid pictures and characters. What I found disenchanting at first was that some stories seemed to lack purpose. They have no resolution or revelation. Good writing is nice, but I like for there to be an engaging story. As I made my way through the collection, I found stories that grabbed me. They might have been quirky, or romantic, or just plain entertaining.
This is a good resource for writers wanting to see a large collection of good writing, or for anyone wanting to discover Australian writers they might not otherwise encounter. ( )