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I preferred the present-day alternate history to the flashbacks to Geoff's earlier life, and (as with most alternate history) I wanted more information about where the timeline diverged and why.

Also it's Australia; don't worry about the invaders because the bush will kill you first. ( )

I'm half tempted to give the book an extra half star just for the ending. I don't want to give it away, but it's been a long while since I've found myself re-reading the last page just to make sure I read what I thought I read. Shocking finish to the book, but appropriate.

The book held my interest: even though it is an alternate history of WWII where the Japanese invade Aussie, I hardly noticed that the characters don't encounter Japanese soldiers until 200+ pages into the book. Well written and recommended. ( )