The Longan's Twisted Branches: Unpacking Australia's Racial History The publication of Mirandi Riwoe's novel, A Short History of Longans, has sparked a conversation about Australia's complex racial history and the experiences of its multicultural citizens.
At first glance, the book appears to be a sweeping family saga tracing the lives of several generations through reverse chronology.
However, upon closer examination, it reveals itself to be a nuanced exploration of the country's fraught past and its ongoing impact on individuals today.