Carpentaria

"Carpentaria" by Alexis Wright is an epic novel set in the Gulf country of north-western Queensland, Australia, blending myth, scripture, farce, and politics through its vivid storytelling. The book features a diverse cast of extraordinary characters, including outcasts, activists, and local figures who inhabit a surreal and storm-swept world. Winner of the 2007 Miles Franklin Literary Award, the novel offers a richly woven narrative full of larger-than-life figures and compelling themes.