It takes us into the heart of our near neighbour
Papua New Guinea in a way that's never been done before, through the point of view of the founders of independence, their friends and lovers. At the same time, it's a sweeping story of love and friendship, of hope and regret, and of the generational loyalties we inherit, as well as the ones we create for ourselves.
The Mountain is a novel as intricate and powerful as the bark-cloth paintings at its heart'