- “Cloudstreet” by Tim Winton: This iconic Australian novel tells the story of two working-class families living in a dilapidated house in Perth.
- “That Deadman Dance” by Kim Scott: Set in the early 19th century, this novel explores the interplay between the Noongar Aboriginal people and European settlers along the Swan River.
- “Rabbit-Proof Fence” by Doris Pilkington Garimara: Based on a true story, this novel follows three indigenous girls who escape from a government settlement and undertake an incredible journey across Western Australia.
- “Breath” by Tim Winton: This coming-of-age story is set in a remote coastal town in Western Australia and follows the life of a teenage surfer.
- “The Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman: While not exclusively set in Western Australia, a significant part of this historical fiction takes place on an isolated island off the coast.
- “Dirt Music” by Tim Winton: This novel explores the lives of its three main characters, who are drawn together by their shared love of music and the untamed landscapes of Western Australia.
- “True Country” by Kim Scott: An Indigenous teenager embarks on a journey through the Western Australian outback, exploring themes of identity and connection to the land.
- “In the Winter Dark” by Tim Winton: Set in a remote valley in Western Australia, this psychological thriller delves into the fears and anxieties of its characters.
- “The Pipeline” by Paddy O’Reilly: This novel follows the lives of various characters connected to the construction of a pipeline across the Australian Outback, including parts of Western Australia.
- “The Swan Book” by Alexis Wright: The Swan River and Western Australia serve as the backdrop for this magical realist novel, which follows the story of an Aboriginal girl named Oblivia.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Western Australia
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