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Name: Turning
Author: Tim Winton

Tim Winton’s ‘Turning’ presents a series of interconnected stories set against the backdrop of a small, brooding Western Australian coastal town. The narratives thread through themes of second thoughts, mid‑life regret, remorse, and the subtle shifts of attitude that reshape the characters’ lives.

First publish date: 2005

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Tim Winton

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