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5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked on this author!!!, August 30, 2001

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This review is from: The Dreaming (Mass Market Paperback)

Adding to everyone else's comments all I can say is that I could not put this book down. I know I am going to read this book again in the future. I recently purchased the paperback at my local second hand bookstore without any recommendations. However, now I am going to recommend this author to everyone I know.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Regretfully Loaned It Away!, November 11, 2000

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"smmairs" (St. Paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dreaming (Mass Market Paperback)

I read this novel years ago, when the mass paperback was just in print. It just caught my eye and became one of the most rewarding surprises I've ever had in reading. I wish I could say I completely remembered the story, but I will never forget the descriptions of the Outback, the journey and the Songlines, the glimpses into the Aboriginal culture. It is an historical novel, and an athropological novel. I loaned it to a friend studying anthropology who has since moved, taking it with her!

I have never forgotton the feeling of reading it, soaking it all in. The feeling rushed back fresh during this year's Olympics in Sydney. My search for my own copy brought me to this site and I felt that, after 8 or so years, I could still give it the high marks that compel me to continue my search. Find one, read it with wonderment, embrace the characters, never let it out of the house, and then read it again. I can't wait to follow my own advice!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, September 7, 2003

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C. Ann "C. Ann Knight" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Dreaming: A Novel of Australia (Hardcover)

This book drew me in as if I were part of the story, and then I could not put it down. The book is filled with mystery, suspense, politics, history, and religion. All of this is blended into a fantastic story. This is the first book I have ever read from this author and I am going to stock my library with more of her books, especially if they are as good as this one.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A SPELLBINDING WORK OF HISTORICAL FICTION...
This is a novel with a panoramic sweep, taking place in nineteenth century Australia. The author, an accomplished storyteller, weaves a spellbinding story about a young woman who... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Lawyeraau

3.0 out of 5 stars Unrewarding in the end
Over-all I enjoyed this book. It had great imagery and the reader will become engrossed in Joanna's life-long pursuit for answers. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Emilie Raye

5.0 out of 5 stars So glad i found this book again!!!!!
I cannot tell you how happy i was to find this book,i also loaned mine out a couple of years ago and never got it back and unfortunately forgot the name of the author and thought... Read more

Published 13 months ago by maureen

3.0 out of 5 stars Book Review
I did read this book but it was overall pretty dull. I have liked other books far better by this author.

Published 16 months ago by brent

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure magic!
It has been many years since I read "The Dreaming", but it is one of those few magical books, that for whatever reason, stays with you always, while others, though good, fade away... Read more

Published on July 19, 2009 by Debra Conn

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but Strange
As always, I am incredibly impressed with Barbara Wood's extensive research into any subject, country, or race she writes about. Read more

Published on April 1, 2009 by Tara

3.0 out of 5 stars Too many holes
Like a lovely sweater you receive as a gift, with gorgeous fiber and handwork...but you find it covered with holes where it all unravels. Read more

Published on March 11, 2009 by J. Buerkle

4.0 out of 5 stars The Dreaming
I enjoyed this book very much. I'm a huge fan of historical fiction, and the author did a fabulous job of putting me in the story and truly making me feel as if I was in 19th... Read more

Published on February 10, 2009 by melissa

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Book
This is the first book that I have ever read by Barbara Wood. I could not put the book down. She is a wonderful writer. Read more

Published on December 13, 2008 by Rocky

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorite books
I read this book in 1991. Actually several times.
All these years I've remembered the story, the mystery, the romance of the book, but had forgotten the title. Read more

Published on December 7, 2008 by ellen

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
karra karra, dreaming sites, other graziers, emu fat, healing kit, wool clip, station hands

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Barbara Wood, The Dreaming, Miss Drury, Lady Emily, Hugh Westbrook, Rainbow Serpent, Cameron Town, Captain Fielding, Western District, Miss Downs, Western Australia, Frank Downs, Eric Graham, Joanna Drury, David Ramsey, Maude Reed, Bill Lovell, New South Wales, John Makepeace, Louisa Hamilton, Pauline Downs, Patrick Lathrop, John Reed, Sister Veronica, Miss Tallhill

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