This week’s book snap is Peter Carey’s debut novel, Bliss, first published in 1981 and winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award. Carey is one of my favourite Australian authors, and while Bliss is proving to be an interesting read, it is probably not for every reader. Awaking after heart surgery, Harry Joy, is convinced he is in Hell. Suddenly he can see his family and the world the way they really are and it is a startling shock. For Harry, there is a clear definition between life before surgery, where it seems he was living in a state of ignorant bliss, and life after, where all has been revealed. And he is not happy. It will be interesting to see how things turn out for Harry.
In keeping with the idea of bliss, the book is photographed with some of the things that give me a sense of bliss – nature, good books and a glass of red.
Living on the Downs 
Not my favourite Peter Cary but then I read it many years ago. Nature and a glass of read is always a good idea.
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I would have to agree, it’s not going to be my favourite either, but it was his first. I find he can be a bit of a hit or miss.
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How was the wine?
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Hello Dr B, well it was a Peter Lehmann Shiraz Cabernet. Very nice. Are you familiar with Australian wine?
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Absolutely Karen, if you look at the title of my blog it’s a bit of a clue! I’m a wine collector, predominantly of Burgundy (Pinot Noir) but to a lesser degree I like Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand and unoaked Chardonnay from Australia, though they have to compete with Chablis for my cash 🍷🍷
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Yes, NZ do a few nice Sauvignon Blancs. The Barossa & the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, and Stanthorpe here in Queensland are my favourite wine regions in Australia. I like whites but reds, especially a good Cabernet Sauvignon, are my preferred.
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You might like to see some of the personal “research” I did selecting Australian wines for my Wines 101 project. https://buddhawalksintoawinebar.blog/2018/10/09/global-wines/
I followed it up with another 3-4 posts on my tastings. 👍🍷🍷🍷
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Thanks! 😀
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Your views on those wines as a local would be very helpful 🙏
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I love this post series.
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It’s been good fun trying to think of different ways to photograph the books I have been reading. Sharon from Gum Trees and Galaxies hosts the Book Snap and you are most welcome to join in!
https://gumtreesandgalaxies.com
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Thank you!
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