SuitabookTullagindi Rodeo
Kerry Allyne
- Reading
- Discuss Marti's first reaction before reading further, then revisit whether Farrell's criticism seems fair and how Marti's choices develop. Keep the conversation open because the ending and resolution are unclear.
- Themes
- Unexpected attraction: Marti is attracted to Farrell after he makes clear that he thinks poorly of her. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Leaving familiar surroundings: Marti is required by her father to travel from the city to represent him at a rodeo in the Australian bush. The move is initially experienced as punishment or banishment, creating scope for change, but the book's judgement of her father's decision is unclear.
- Worth knowing
- Marti feels banished when her father insists she go, and Farrell calls her a “spoiled brat”. Readers may want to notice how the story handles parental pressure, judgement and attraction.