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Set in post- World War II Perth , Western Australia , ''Cloudstreet'' is set in the inner city suburb of West Leederville , on the fictional street, Cloud Street, from which the title derives its name. Following the twenty-year saga of two unfortunate families living in the same house - the Pickles and the Lambs - the book is a comment on communities (and modern Australia's apparent lack of them) and Family Values , among other things. It also reflects on the important political and social issues of the time, like reconciliation and the development occurring in Perth. Tim Winton wrote this while he was living in France and it does reflect his being homesick. ''Cloudstreet'' received critical acclaim both in Australia and overseas. ''Cloudstreet'' is one of the many novels studied in New South Wales ' Higher School Certificate English, and is also popular in other state senior secondary English Curricula . Adapted for the stage, the play won several awards for director Neil Armfield . |
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