Off Track Novel Reviews: What Readers and Critics Are Saying

Me with an earlier edition of Off Track.
This story of love, friendship, and the twists and turns of life in 1970s Australia has resonated with many readers. Here’s what a few have said:

“This is a great story – full of reminiscences of the 1970s, with references to bands and songs, places and issues that were integral to the time. The uncertainty and awkwardness of first love is sensitively explored, as is the complexity of mental illness.”
Patrick Vaughan, St Andrews

“I was really moved by this book. It has a gentle and unpretentious tone; it was compassionate and quietly insightful. It rang very true, moving lightly through the golden and careless timelessness of youth and to the profounder understanding of life.”
Ann Birrell, St Kilda West

“An Australian version of Catcher in the Rye. Everybody should read this book.”
Ros Addison, St Andrews

Literary Titan also praised the novel:

“Shnookal excels in her portrayal of the unpredictable and often dark facets of life. Her story gradually unveils these complexities, transitioning from what initially seems like a light-hearted beach read into a profound exploration of deeper human experiences.”

The story itself hasn’t changed, but Off Track is now available in a fresh new edition – paperback or ebook.

For a limited time, you can get $5 off the paperback with the code SAVE5.

[Find it here.]

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