Five Bells
Five Bells
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Sydney, Australia • Contemporary
2011
Adult
16-18 years
Super Short Summary
In Five Bells by Gail Jones, four individuals converge at Sydney's Circular Quay, each carrying memories and personal struggles. Their lives intersect around themes of grief, memory, and redemption, set against the backdrop of the vibrant, bustling harbor area. The narrative explores how their shared environment impacts their inner journeys.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Emotional
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Gail Jones’ Five Bells garners praise for its evocative prose and emotional depth, capturing Sydney’s Circular Quay vibrantly. Critics appreciate the lyrical exploration of memory and loss, though some find the narrative pace slow. Character development is lauded, although the intertwining stories may feel fragmented to some readers.
Who Should Read Five Bells?
A reader who appreciates deep psychological insight, lyrical prose, and rich exploration of memory and loss would enjoy Five Bells by Gail Jones. Fans of Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse or Michael Cunningham's The Hours would find similar themes and narrative depth appealing.
1,146 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Sydney, Australia • Contemporary
2011
Adult
16-18 years
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