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Literary Fiction· Australia

Cloudstreet

by Tim Winton
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1991English
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About This Book

Tim Winton's Cloudstreet (1991) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Cloudstreet is a celebrated novel by Tim Winton that explores the lives of two working-class families sharing a house in Perth over two decades. The novel is renowned for its rich character development and vivid portrayal of Australian life, capturing the essence of community, family, and the search for meaning. Winton's lyrical prose and deep empathy for his characters have made Cloudstreet a staple of Australian literature. Themes of family, community, identity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Miles Franklin Award 1992.

Book Details

AuthorTim Winton
Published1991
Country of Origin🇦🇺 Australia
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780140273984
Editorial Score30/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇦🇺 Australia

This book is part of Australia's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1991, Tim Winton's Cloudstreet is a work of literary fiction that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with family, community, identity, redemption gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Among its recognitions: Miles Franklin Award 1992. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. What distinguishes Cloudstreet is how it handles its central concerns — family, community, identity, redemption — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Within Australia's literary landscape, Tim Winton occupies a significant position. Cloudstreet is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

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Tim Winton is a Australia author whose work in literary fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cloudstreet about?

Cloudstreet is a celebrated novel by Tim Winton that explores the lives of two working-class families sharing a house in Perth over two decades. The novel is renowned for its rich character development and vivid portrayal of Australian life, capturing the essence of community, family, and the search for meaning. Winton's lyrical prose and deep empathy for his characters have made Cloudstreet a staple of Australian literature.

Who wrote Cloudstreet?

Cloudstreet was written by Tim Winton, from Australia. First published in 1991.

What awards has Cloudstreet won?

Cloudstreet has received the following recognition: Miles Franklin Award 1992.

Is Cloudstreet worth reading?

Cloudstreet is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in family, community, identity.

Where can I buy Cloudstreet?

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What category is Cloudstreet?

Cloudstreet is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Cloudstreet from?

Cloudstreet originates from Australia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Australia on our country page.

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