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The Rules of Backyard Cricket

Jock Serong
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The Rules of Backyard Cricket

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Jock Serong

The Rules of Backyard Cricket

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Australia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Rules of Backyard Cricket by Jock Serong, Darren Keefe, tied up in the trunk of a car, reflects on his tumultuous life and relationship with his brother, Wally, as both reached professional cricket success despite their differing personalities and challenging childhood. The novel delves into their rise from a modest background to fame, exploring themes of sibling rivalry, ambition, and personal downfall.

Gritty

Suspenseful

Emotional

Melancholic

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.1

3,117 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Rules of Backyard Cricket by Jock Serong is a gripping crime novel intertwining sports and sibling rivalry. Reviewers praise its vivid character development and intense storytelling. However, some critique its slow pacing in parts. Overall, readers find it a compelling and well-crafted narrative that blends suspense and emotional depth effectively.

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Who Should Read The Rules of Backyard Cricket?

An ideal reader for Jock Serong's The Rules of Backyard Cricket would enjoy literary crime novels with a gritty, Australian setting. Fans of Peter Temple's The Broken Shore or Jane Harper's The Dry will appreciate Serong's blend of suspense, complex characters, and evocative landscapes.

4.1

3,117 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Rules of Backyard Cricket received the prestigious 2017 Australian Crime Writers Association's Ned Kelly Award for Best Novel, highlighting its exceptional storytelling in the thriller and crime genres.

The novel skillfully blends elements of sports, crime, and drama, creating a narrative that is both a compelling sports story and a gripping crime thriller.

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Jock Serong, the author, is known for incorporating his rich understanding of sports into his novels, having worked as a sports lawyer before becoming a full-time writer.

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Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Australia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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