I wanted this because I enjoyed [b:The Turning: New Stories|985392|Turning|Tim Winton|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180014051s/985392.jpg|856423] so much. I liked Winton's prose very much - he's got a very good command of the language, and many excellent turns of phrase. I really enjoyed the beginning, with Scully's arrival in Ireland and the description of his efforts to fix up the new house. Unfortnately, the story took a darker turn, and the pressures build on Scully, causing him to do some ill-advised things. I found that I could either believe that his actions were a huge stretch, or that any parent could do such things - I wasn't comfortable with either option, and ended up not liking Scully very much. Ultimately, this marred my enjoyment of Winton's words. I'd read others, but I'd check to see if they're a little happier first...