Many of us are not exposed to Australian writers and I'd say McGahan is a great one to start with. His political satire Underground is based on the outrageous premise (well, maybe not that outrageous, given the state of the world) of a post-democratic security state in Australia set up after a brazen N-bomb destroys the capital city of Canberra. The story is told as a death-row memoir, narrated by Leo, the brother of the Australian prime minister. It's fast paced and unpredictable, with plenty of satirical swipes at the US and Aussie power structure, culture and people. It's a defiant statement on a serious theme, but is broadly humorous and very enjoyable. Leo's character, and how he talks about his twin brother the pm is very funny. It's a book well worth reading.
For a review of the book from The Australian, click here: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/underground/story-e6frg8no-1111112374816
For a review of the book from The Australian, click here: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/underground/story-e6frg8no-1111112374816
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