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The Gone-Away Man

by Lucy Walker

Lisa Tonkin is on her way to find her grandfather—her only living relative, master of a cattle station in the remote Australian outback. In lonely Finch's Creek as she waits for her grandfather's car to arrive, she passes the time reading to a patient in a tiny bush hospital. The patient's name is Jim Ransom and try as she might, Lisa cannot forget him. Even when she discovers that he and her grandfather are sworn enemies. Even when she sees him with the beautiful, sophisticated Imelda. . . .

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?